what in the world

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Interjection[edit]

what in the world

  1. An exclamation of surprise.
    • 1983, R.E.M. (lyrics and music), “Just a Touch”, in Lifes Rich Paegent:
      Well, what in the world / Women in black / Don't you remember? / Send us back

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