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
GruffuddGRIF-idhWelsh
Jule[dʒu:l]
ReillyRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)
CharoCHAH-roSpanish
Uschi-German
Yahui-Chinese