what the hell
phrase
—used interjectionally to express a lack of concern about consequences or risks
… it might cost him half his estate … but what the hell.—
N. W. Aldrich born 1935
N. W. Aldrich born 1935Cite this Entry
“What the hell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/what%20the%20hell. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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