dickens
- noun
- /ˈdɪkənz/
- Archaic
:
demonios
- What the Dickens is going on here?
Examples
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Where the Dickens did you leave my keys?
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I can't believe she forgot my birthday; what the Dickens was she thinking?
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You're boring as the Dickens, but that's that's for being serious.
Synonyms
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7.5
A small amount of care or worry about something
30
5.3
A short shout used to show surprise, anger, or confusion
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9.4
A short informal cry showing surprise or strong feeling
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9.9
A word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or confusion
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9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
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9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
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9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
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9.5
A phrase said to show surprise, confusion, or annoyance
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9.9
A strong shout that shows surprise or confusion
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9.9
A short old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
To ask in surprise where someone or something is
A word people say to show strong surprise
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Etymology
Dickens likely began as a mild name for the 'devil', used long ago instead of a stronger curse. So when someone says 'Who the dickens are you?' it is a way to show surprise or annoyance, like saying 'Who the devil are you?'.