what the hell

1. An intensive of what , as in What the hell do you think you're doing? [First half of 1800s] Also see under on earth .

2. It's not important, who cares, as in It cost a lot more, but what the hell, we can afford it . [Second half of 1800s] Also see what of it .

Example Sentences

“When you’re 16 and you don’t really like yourself, and you’re trying to figure out what the hell is gong on in your body and your makeup and your hormones, and people are telling you that you’re not good enough — that weight is so heavy,” Sweeney said at the time.

From Los Angeles Times

“We would look at each other like, ‘What the hell is he talking about?’”

From Los Angeles Times

What the hell is going on over here?’ ” he said.

From Slate

"I think I'll be singing for the rest of my life after that. What the hell."

From BBC

“You just kind of start looking up at the sky, like, ‘What the hell, dude?’”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• callous
• indifferent
• laid-back
• passive
• stoic
• uninterested