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Meaning 1

to show unpleasant surprise, confusion

Context 1

“Quick look at that guy!”
“What the hell?”
“I don’t think he’s wearing any pants!”

Meaning 2

sometimes ‘hell’ is not used, just ‘what the . . .?’ but has the same meaning

Context 2

“Anyway so this new girl at work, who was all quiet last week, has suddenly started being really loud and giving me all the jobs”
“Really?”
“.. and I’m like, what the..?  you’ve been here how long?”
“Yeah right!”