什么鬼

what the heck

→ 什么
phrase Uncommon #7,826
what the heck An informal expression of surprise, confusion, or disbelief; it can sound blunt or rude depending on context.
CH: 这是什么鬼?
EN: What the heck is this?

比如“你从什么鬼地方学会弹钢琴的?”

Like, “Where the hell did you learn to play the piano?”

— 海上钢琴师 (1998)

某些神父不知是来自澳门还是什么鬼地方

Some priests are from Macau or some other godforsaken place.

— 蝙蝠 (2009)

什么鬼器官都有

What the hell—there are all kinds of organs.

— 我要复仇 (2002)

这是什么鬼?

What the hell is this?

— 青春年少 (1998)

什么鬼把戏?

What kind of crazy trick is this?

— RRR:双雄起义 (2022)

什么鬼电影

What the hell kind of movie is this?

— 天堂电影院 (1988)

你是什么鬼?

What the hell are you?

— 关于我母亲的一切 (1999)

这是什么鬼天气?

What the hell is this weather?

— 奥本海默 (2023)

我没有什么鬼

I don't have any ghosts.

— 为所应为 (1989)