heck
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7.5
- noun
- /hɛk/
- Informal
- Wait a minute, where the heck is she?
- a heck of a lot
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Watch on YouTubeAnd boy, this, this one is a heck of an episode.
- And boy, this, this one is a heck of an episode.
Examples
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What the heck is going on here?
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Oh my God, that scared the heck out of me.
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So how the heck do we maintain that property?
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Tom, what the heck is happening out there?
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Who the heck are you?
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I forgot who the heck I was talking to there for a second.
Fiction book (1998) -
Who the heck is that pitcher?
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But that's a heck of a lot of money and it's the ideas.
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What the heck do you think you're doing?
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And his yurt is one heck of a lot nicer than mine.
Synonyms
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8.9
An angry or surprised question showing you do not believe something
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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
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
42
9.9
Say it when you suddenly feel upset or annoyed about a mistake
39
9.9
A short word people say to show surprise, discomfort, or embarrassment
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
12
8.9
A quick sound that shows scorn or disbelief
10
9.5
A short word people say when they are surprised or shocked
7
9.9
A short informal word people say when they feel surprise, shock, or annoyance
7
9.9
An old word people say to show surprise or shock
5
9.9
A short informal way people use to show surprise, confusion, or disbelief
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
9.6
A short cry showing surprise, fear, or excitement
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 old word people say to show surprise or strong feeling
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
An old mild word people say when they are annoyed
A short phrase showing mild surprise or worry said in a playful way
A short shout showing surprise, alarm, or disbelief
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
As a noun, heck comes from the same softened form of hell used to avoid swearing. That's why saying 'I don't give a heck' means you do not care, but in a less rude way.