noun
blazes
BLAY-zihz
Blazes (noun) means an old-fashioned, mild substitute for "hell," used in exclamations. Example: “What in the blazes is going on here?”
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An old-fashioned, mild substitute for "hell," used in exclamations.
"What in the blazes is going on here?"
How to use blazes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal way of saying "hell" without actually swearing.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and mostly used for comic effect now.
Common pairings
what the blazes
go to blazes
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Frequently asked questions
What does “blazes” mean?
The word “blazes” means an old-fashioned, mild substitute for "hell," used in exclamations. In plain terms, an informal way of saying "hell" without actually swearing.
How do you pronounce “blazes”?
“Blazes” is pronounced BLAY-zihz (/ˈbleɪzɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “blazes” in a sentence?
Here is “blazes” used in a sentence: “What in the blazes is going on here?”
What part of speech is “blazes”?
“Blazes” is a noun.
