in (the) blazes?



in (the) blazes?

Used as an intensifier after a question word (who, what, where, when, why, and how) to express extreme confusion, surprise, or aggravation. Primarily heard in US. And just how in blazes am I supposed to have three reports done by 9 AM tomorrow? Where in the blazes did you find that rusty old car? Who in blazes is making all that noise?

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lotario-Italian
Solon-Ancient Greek
Donatodo-NAH-to (Italian, Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Wickaninnishwik-ə-NIN-ish (English)Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
Anastazyah-nah-STAH-ziPolish
Mcknight[mək'nait]