in thunderation

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
(Redirected from why in thunderation)
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Prepositional phrase[edit]

in thunderation

  1. (US, colloquial) In any set of circumstances whatsoever.
    How in thunderation could anyone anticipate a result like this?
    Where in thunderation have you been?
    Why in thunderation should I believe anything you say?
    There is no way in thunderation that I'm going to that wedding.

Usage notes[edit]

An intensifier with similar usage to the idioms "in the world" or "in hell." Often used in interrogative sentences and preceded by "who," "what," "where," "when," "how," or "why."

Synonyms[edit]