Definition of "tarnation" [tarnation]

• The act of damning or the condition of being damned. (noun)
• Used to express anger or annoyance. (interjection)

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• "What in tarnation does a fella need these doggone infernal machines for?!?"
• "Well how in tarnation am I supposed to know what monster is made of?"
• "Are You????? moaaahaahaaaaaa. and what the hell in tarnation does bastion, anyways,."