the hell
noun
informal + impolite
1
—used to make a statement or question more forceful
Let's get the hell out of here.
(chiefly US) They moved way the hell up north.
What the hell is going on?
2
—used to say in an angry and forceful way that one will not do something, does not agree, etc.
"It's your fault!" "The hell it is!"
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And Freddy, of course, resents the hell out of him.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 June 2026
Another guy beat the hell out of me.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
But what the hell are we supposed to do about that?
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Jose had to pay everybody off and get the hell out of dodge.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 June 2026
Another guy beat the hell out of me.
—Chris Koseluk, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
But what the hell are we supposed to do about that?
—Dr. Deepika Chopra, Flow Space, 16 June 2026
Jose had to pay everybody off and get the hell out of dodge.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for the hell
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“The hell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hell. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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