Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-the-heck
interjection
/ˈwɒt ðə hɛk/
Definition
An expression of surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
Examples
- What the heck is going on here?
- I thought we were meeting at 5, what the heck happened?
- She won the lottery, what the heck?
Meaning
Used to convey a strong reaction to something unexpected or puzzling.
Synonyms
- what on earth
- what the devil
- what in the world
