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The measles

phrase

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Phrase
  1. 1
    Alternative form of measles. alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    Used after interrogative pronouns as an intensifier to express anger, frustration, incredulity, or other strong emotion. euphemistic, obsolete

    "What the measles do you think you're doing?"

Etymology

See measles.

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