Tarnation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɑɹˈneɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tarnation is a noun meaning Bothersome; devilish.
Meaning
Bothersome; devilish.
More Meanings
- Generic intensifier.
- Very; extremely.
- (regional or archaic) The act or process of damnation or reprobation; hell.
- (obsolete) Someone or something that causes trouble; troublemaker.
- (archaic) Used to express anger, irritation, disappointment, annoyance, contempt, etc.
Example Sentences
What in tarnation is going on?
Then where in tarnation is it?
"Now who in tarnation is Uncle Jobe?" asked Pa.
I am Offul maazed. Wheer in tarnations es that theer plaguy girl?
Word Forms
- tarnations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include darnation, nation, damnation, damning, condemnation, dooming.
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