what the hell

1. 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 .

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

Example Sentences

“What the hell is going on?” she said.

From Salon

Jarrod: Yeah, if you looked at it you would've thought, 'What the hell is going on with this group of people?'

From BBC

“Chad needed somebody to look him in the eye and say, ‘What the hell are you doing?’”

From Los Angeles Times

Aymann Ismail: What the hell is happening in Texas?

From Slate

“When I first met Jennifer, I was like, ‘Oh my God, that’s Jennifer Lopez, what the hell?’” he recalls with contagious energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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