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?"

by McDaddy's Big Patties May 11, 2018

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?!?

by Ron Jackson May 13, 2003

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???

by Nooooouuuuu February 25, 2017

what in fuck tarnations

what you say when you are confused about something.

What in fuck tarnations are you doing?

by maidlisamarian July 1, 2014