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wth
What does wth mean?
Stands for "what the heck" (or "hell"), a cleaner exclamation of surprise or confusion.
"WTH, the whole street lost power at once."
Origin
A softened, family-friendly variant of WTF from internet chat.
Frequently asked questions
What does WTH mean?
WTH stands for "what the heck" (or "hell"), a cleaner exclamation of surprise or confusion.
How is WTH different from WTF?
WTH is the softened, family-friendly version of WTF, avoiding the profanity.
Is WTH rude?
It is generally considered mild and clean, though when read as "what the hell" it is a touch stronger.
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