heck
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7.4
- interjection
- /hɛk/
- Informal
- And so the question is, how in the heck do you make yourself feel safe?
- heck no
- heck yeah
- heck, yes
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Watch on YouTubeIn this video, I'm going to explain why the heck I sold this stock.
- In this video, I'm going to explain why the heck I sold this stock.
- Justine and your Dodge, whatever the heck you're driving.
- So we were like, heck yeah, let's do it.
- Part of your filter could be heck yes or heck no.
- So with all these points in mind, I say, heck yeah, let's do it.
- Where's the if not, then where the heck is the magic coming from?
- Welcome to the Where the heck do we know you from Zone?
- Because an angry black man scares the heck out of many people, right?
- How the heck can you pull that off?
- Yeah, as in Oh my heck, this frickin beer tastes like shiz.
- All right, so again, my first question is how the heck did we land Dave Ramsey?
- I said now do you know, I meant going, where the heck are these people?
- And so the question is, how in the heck do you make yourself feel safe?
Examples
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OK, where the heck is the thing?
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And the problem is, where the heck do you get this community from?
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Welcome to the Where the heck do we know you from Zone?
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I mean, you can do whatever in the heck you want with this stuff.
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I do, I need it, but where the heck am I going to put it?
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Oh, pretty good. Heck, it's been such a long time, Mike.
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So we were like, heck yeah, let's do it.
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Heck, they might even like you.
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Heck yeah, you should be proud, Taff.
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I can't believe you did that, heck!
Synonyms
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8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
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9.2
Shows strong anger, annoyance, or surprise in rude informal speech
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6.7
Said to show anger, surprise or annoyance
169
9.9
A strong phrase people say when they are very surprised or shocked
147
8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
63
9.9
A word people say to show mild surprise
62
6.7
A word people say when they feel annoyed or surprised
50
9.9
A rude strong swear word people say when angry or frustrated
47
9.9
Adds strong anger or surprise to what you say
44
8.8
A short cry people say when they feel frustrated or annoyed
30
8.4
A short phrase people say when they feel frustrated or disappointed
23
9.9
A strong rude shout people use when they feel very angry or shocked
21
8.4
A short angry cry people say when they feel annoyed or frustrated
21
9.9
People say a strong angry word when they feel very annoyed
13
9.9
A short sound people make when they feel frustrated, annoyed, or surprised
7
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
2
9.9
An old-fashioned word people say to show disbelief or annoyance
2
9.9
An old-fashioned shout to show surprise or annoyance
2
9.9
A rude phrase people say to show strong anger or frustration
2
9.9
An informal word people say to show surprise, annoyance, or that they do not believe something
1
8.5
A short written exclamation people use in messages to show surprise or shock
1
9.9
A short gruff sound that shows annoyance or disapproval
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
1
9.9
A short exclamation showing frustration or surprise
1
9.9
A loud informal shout that shows surprise, shock, or strong annoyance
1
9.1
A short shout people use to show surprise or mild annoyance
1
9.9
A short angry or surprised shout used instead of a rude word
1
9.9
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A short phrase showing mild surprise or worry said in a playful way
Idioms
- Informal
147
8.9
A short cry to show surprise, confusion, disbelief, or casual acceptance
- Informal
1
9.9
A short phrase people say when they feel surprised or do not believe something
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word heck is a softened form of hell, made as a polite way to avoid swearing. So people use heck to show surprise or annoyance but in a gentler, 'less strong' way.