why in the world

Interjection

Meaning

why in the world ...?

(idiomatic) used to add emphasis to “why” in a question.
Why in the world would you spend so much money on a toy?

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

why on Earth why in God's name

Close letter words and terms

why God invented why hello there why in God's name why in time why is the ocean near the shore why me