Sam Hill
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An intensifier.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
What the Sam Hill do you think you're doing?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “Sam Hill” mean?
An intensifier.
Is “Sam Hill” formal or informal?
Sam Hill is generally slang.
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