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What in tarnation 

When your an old country folk and is confused
Billy ray Cyrus: HANNAH! What in tarnation IS RICO DOING WITH THAT CUCUMBER???
What in tarnation by Nooooouuuuu February 25, 2017
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What in tarnation!?

An exclamatory phrase often utilized by those originating in the Southern United States, often having equivalence to "What the heck?"
"What in tarnation!? Are you using my hot sauce?"

what in tarnation?!?! 

A term used by those south of the Mason-Dixon line. Used to describe suprising or shocking situations (similiar usage as "what the fuck")
What in tarnation!?!?!? Where did that copper-headed rattle water moccasin come from?!?

What in alabama betty bitch tarnation 

you can use this phrase in EVERY situation!

Here's an example:
*A bird shits on your car in the middle of a desert"
You: "What in alabama betty bitch tarnation"

What in Carnation 

A NASCAR meme god, Comment king.

*stone head intensifies*
"Here before What in Carnation" is a common phrase in the comment section for NASCAR YouTube videos.
What in Carnation by elm333331 July 23, 2019

what in fuck tarnations 

what you say when you are confused about something.
What in fuck tarnations are you doing?
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