"was zum Geier" meaning in German

See was zum Geier in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Phrase

Etymology: Literally, "what the vulture". Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} was zum Geier
  1. what the hell
    Sense id: en-was_zum_Geier-de-phrase-8PCXpw~R Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header

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