the hell
noun
informal + impolite
1
—used to make a statement or question more forceful
Let's get the hell out of here.
(chiefly US) They moved way the hell up north.
What the hell is going on?
2
—used to say in an angry and forceful way that one will not do something, does not agree, etc.
"It's your fault!" "The hell it is!"
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They were joined by Tracy Morgan playing contestant Darius and Eddie Murphy playing the hell out of Tracy Morgan.
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Now, as the world melted, Ricks told him to get the hell out of there.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Hold up for a second — what the hell is the Bachelor drinking?
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Julio Torres’ writing is masterful, a parody of conspiracy movies and pet obsessions that people have, but also…seriously James Cameron, what the hell?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Now, as the world melted, Ricks told him to get the hell out of there.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2025
Hold up for a second — what the hell is the Bachelor drinking?
—EW.com, 11 Feb. 2025
Julio Torres’ writing is masterful, a parody of conspiracy movies and pet obsessions that people have, but also…seriously James Cameron, what the hell?
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the hell
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“The hell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hell. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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