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: hell sense 2
all heck breaks loose
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: hell sense 4
a heck of a lot of money
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Example Sentences
it looks like heck in that boy's bedroom
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Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2023
And certainly no pause just to figure out what the heck was going on.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
Okereke also made a heck of an impression on the Giants in an otherwise ugly day for the Colts in January, making 17 tackles in the team's blowout loss to New York.
—The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2023
Right now is the time to figure out your next step and get the heck out of that toxic household.
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Now, adding a touch of elegant royal flair to your everyday style got a heck of a lot easier because Missoma just launched a major sale for the weekend.
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Dak is a heck of a human and leader but not the kind of quarterback who lifts the level of talent around him.
—Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2023
The ol’ mailbox is getting a workout from readers and fans in recent weeks, wondering what the heck is going on with all things OSU women’s basketball.
—oregonlive, 13 Feb. 2023
The Pixel 7 is a heck of a deal for someone who wants a flagship Android phone without paying flagship prices.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 6 Feb. 2023
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Dave Kallmann, Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2023
And certainly no pause just to figure out what the heck was going on.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2023
Okereke also made a heck of an impression on the Giants in an otherwise ugly day for the Colts in January, making 17 tackles in the team's blowout loss to New York.
—The Indianapolis Star, 13 Mar. 2023
Right now is the time to figure out your next step and get the heck out of that toxic household.
—Wayne And Wanda, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Mar. 2023
Now, adding a touch of elegant royal flair to your everyday style got a heck of a lot easier because Missoma just launched a major sale for the weekend.
—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 3 Mar. 2023
Dak is a heck of a human and leader but not the kind of quarterback who lifts the level of talent around him.
—Dallas News, 17 Feb. 2023
The ol’ mailbox is getting a workout from readers and fans in recent weeks, wondering what the heck is going on with all things OSU women’s basketball.
—oregonlive, 13 Feb. 2023
The Pixel 7 is a heck of a deal for someone who wants a flagship Android phone without paying flagship prices.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 6 Feb. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
euphemism
First Known Use
1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near heck
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“Heck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heck. Accessed 1 Apr. 2023.
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Nglish: Translation of heck for Spanish Speakers
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