なんてことMeanings1interjectionoh my god!; good grief!; holy cow!An exclamation of surprise, shock, or exasperation. Often used when something unexpected or extreme happens.なんてこと!財さい布ふを忘わすれた。Oh no! I forgot my wallet.なんてことだ、また遅ち刻こくだ。Good grief, I'm late again.