the heck
"The heck" is an informal, euphemistic expression used to convey various emotions such as surprise, frustration, or indifference, often replacing stronger language.
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Definition
B2General Conversation
(informal, euphemistic)Used to add emphasis to a question or statement, often showing surprise, confusion, or frustration.
Example
- What the heck is going on?
- Where the heck have you been?
B2General Conversation
(informal, euphemistic)Used to show a lack of concern, implying the speaker is not worried about potential consequences.
Example
- What the heck, I'll do it anyway.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "the heck":
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