in thunderation?



in thunderation?

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 thunderation am I supposed to have three reports done by 9 AM tomorrow? Where in thunderation did you find that rusty old car? Who in thunderation is making all that noise?

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Babs[bæbz]
Gwenhwyfar-Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
Isobel-Scottish
Kumbukanikuw-mboo-KAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa
Valeska-German
DenverDEN-vərEnglish