Used as a mild oath or exclamation, a euphemism for 'hell'.
Definitions
Used as a mild exclamation of surprise, annoyance or emphasis, as a euphemism for 'hell'. What in Hades is going on here?
Synonyms
for heaven's sake
curse it
good heavens
confound it
Capitalised name of the Greek god of the underworld and, by extension, his realm.
Definitions
The god of the underworld in Greek mythology, brother of Zeus and Poseidon. Hades kidnapped Persephone according to the myth.
The underworld itself, the realm of the dead in Greek mythology. Orpheus descended into Hades to retrieve Eurydice.
Synonyms
the Abyss
the Realm of the Dead
the Underworld
