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
Demi-Greek
LonnyLAHN-eeEnglish
GaiusGAH-yoos (Ancient Roman), GAH-yuws (Ancient Roman), GIE-əs (English)Ancient Roman, Biblical Latin, Biblical
Golbahar-Persian
Aislinn-Irish
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