thunderation

[ thuhn-duh-rey-shuh n ]

/ ˌθʌn dəˈreɪ ʃən /

an exclamation of surprise or petulance.

Origin of thunderation

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40; thunder + -ation

Why, thunderation, you might as well be a day scholar for all the school life you get!

Center Rush Rowland |Ralph Henry Barbour
“Thunderation,” bawled Obadiah, shrilly, exploding with pent up aggravation.

The Triumph of Virginia Dale |John Francis, Jr.
Thunderation, hain't a chap 'sposed to have intentions when he hangs round a gal who has money, like my Ann 'Liza?

Gretchen |Mary J. Holmes
This is a thunderation nice kind of a night to have a celebration on!

The Skipper and the Skipped |Holman Day

Why in thunderation did I ever leave the office without my portable instrument?

The Young Wireless Operator--As a Fire Patrol |Lewis E. Theiss