dickens

/ˈdɪkɪnz/
noun
  1. Used in phrases like 'what the dickens' to express surprise, annoyance, or emphasis; a mild exclamation.
    • What the dickens is that noise coming from the attic?
    • How the dickens did you manage to finish the project so fast?
    • Where the dickens did I put my keys?
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