interjection
- used to express mild annoyance, surprise, or emphasis
Usage: informal; euphemism for ‘hell’
noun
- a mild oath or exclamation
Usage: informal
Examples
- What the heck is going on here?
- Oh heck, I forgot my keys again.
- That was a heck of a good movie.
- Heck, I don’t know the answer to that.
- Why the heck didn’t you tell me earlier?
- It’s hot as heck outside today.
- He gave a little heck when he stubbed his toe.