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Definition

Used to add emphasis to "what" when beginning a question.

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In Context

  • "2003. Judith Silverstein, Michael Lasky, "Online dating for dummies" What in Tarnation to Write I still remember the first girl I called up for a date at age 15."
  • "Other euphemisms of this type (and there are many) include what in tarnation for what in damnation and what the Sam Hill for what the damn hell."
  • "2007. Diane Stanley. "The Mysterious Case of the Allbright Academy" Page 141. “What in tarnation do you think you're doing?”"
  • "What in tarnation have you done with my wallet!?"
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