Meaning of the word heck in English
What does heck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
heck
US /hek/
UK /hek/
Exclamation
used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or emphasis
Example:
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Oh, heck! I forgot my keys.
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What the heck are you doing?
Noun
a euphemism for 'hell'
Example:
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Go to heck!
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What the heck is going on?
Adverb
used for emphasis, often to express surprise or frustration
Example:
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Why the heck did you do that?
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I don't care a heck about it.