heck
Translation
heck
Examples
What the heck are you doing?
What the heck are you doing?
Oh heck, I forgot my keys.
Oh heck, I forgot my keys.
Let's do it, for the heck of it.
Let's do it, for the heck of it.
Grammar Patterns
what the heck ...? used for emphasis in a question What the heck is that noise?
for the heck of it for fun or no particular reason I bought it for the heck of it.
... the heck out of ((sb./sth.)) to a great degree You scared the heck out of me.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hell, damn (heck is a milder version)
Etymology
A euphemistic alteration of 'hell', dating from the 19th century.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'hell' but is less offensive. Use it when you want to say 'hell' but are in polite company.