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Meaning of the measles | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2

Definitions

Used after interrogative pronouns as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion.

euphemistic, obsolete

Examples

“What the measles do you think you're doing?”

“Why the meazills, should you stand heere, with your traine...”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

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