Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-the-hell
exclamation
/ˌwʌt ðə hɛl/
Definition
An exclamation expressing shock, disbelief, or frustration.
Examples
- What the hell is going on here?
- She looked at the mess and said, ‘What the hell happened?’
- I can’t believe he did that! What the hell!
Meaning
Used to convey a strong reaction to a situation that is unexpected or absurd.
Synonyms
- What on earth
- What the heck
- What the devil
