thunderation

American  

[thuhn-duh-rey-shuhn] / ˌθʌn dəˈreɪ ʃən /

interjection

1. an exclamation of surprise or petulance.

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Etymology

Origin of thunderation

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; thunder + -ation

Example Sentences

Thunderation, Alf," whispered Elon Jones, "cain't you see he's figurin' something out?

From The Daughter of Anderson Crow by McCutcheon, George Barr

"Thunderation on them!" said she, in a rage.

From The Cross and the Shamrock Or, How To Defend The Faith. An Irish-American Catholic Tale Of Real Life, Descriptive Of The Temptations, Sufferings, Trials, And Triumphs Of The Children Of St. Patrick In The Great Republic Of Washington. A Book For The Entertainment And Special Instructions Of The Catholic Male And Female Servants Of The United States. by Quigley, Hugh

What—what—shall I say—what shall I—had I better—" "Thunderation!

From Thankful's Inheritance by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

Thunderation, hain't a chap 'sposed to have intentions when he hangs round a gal who has money like my Ann 'Liza!

From Tracy Park by Holmes, Mary Jane

I told him I wouldn't marry him, though, and Thunderation, how he took on.

From Four and Twenty Beds by Vogel, Nancy