What the heck!
interjection
An expression of surprise, disbelief, or annoyance.
What the heck! I just cleaned this room and it's dirty again.
Often appears as...
- what the heck!
- what the heck is this?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express mild frustration.
What the heck! This wasn't supposed to happen.
Often appears as...
- what the heck just happened?
- what the heck has she done?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to introduce a question in a slightly angry or annoyed way.
What the heck are you talking about?
Often appears as...
- what the heck does that mean?
- what the heck are you thinking?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
An expression of surprise, disbelief, or annoyance.
What the heck! I just cleaned this room and it's dirty again.
Often appears as...
- what the heck!
- what the heck is this?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to express mild frustration.
What the heck! This wasn't supposed to happen.
Often appears as...
- what the heck just happened?
- what the heck has she done?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
interjection
Used to introduce a question in a slightly angry or annoyed way.
What the heck are you talking about?
Often appears as...
- what the heck does that mean?
- what the heck are you thinking?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Surprize
Use 'what the heck!' to stress your surprise in informal situations.
What the heck! How did you do that magic trick?
Pro Tip 2/3Soften Discontent
The phrase can express annoyance without being too harsh or offensive.
What the heck! Why is the internet down again?
Pro Tip 3/3Show Polite Alarm
'What the heck!' is less rude than stronger alternatives when reacting to the unexpected.
What the heck! That car nearly hit us!
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Surprize
Use 'what the heck!' to stress your surprise in informal situations.
What the heck! How did you do that magic trick?
Pro Tip 2/3Soften Discontent
The phrase can express annoyance without being too harsh or offensive.
What the heck! Why is the internet down again?
Pro Tip 3/3Show Polite Alarm
'What the heck!' is less rude than stronger alternatives when reacting to the unexpected.
What the heck! That car nearly hit us!
Pro Tip 1/3Emphasize Surprize
Use 'what the heck!' to stress your surprise in informal situations.
What the heck! How did you do that magic trick?
Pro Tip 2/3Soften Discontent
The phrase can express annoyance without being too harsh or offensive.
What the heck! Why is the internet down again?
Pro Tip 3/3Show Polite Alarm
'What the heck!' is less rude than stronger alternatives when reacting to the unexpected.
What the heck! That car nearly hit us!
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