Horror of horrors Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Informal Emphasis Used in casual situations to emphasize a surprisingly bad event. Horror of horrors, my favorite band just announced their breakup! Pro Tip 2/3Hyperbolic Tone Often used hyperbolically to express something that's not actually horrifying. Horror of horrors, they've put pineapple on my pizza! Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Twist Marks an unpleasant surprise or twist in events. Horror of horrors, our tranquil picnic was invaded by a swarm of bees!