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A phrase used in the same context as for what and elicits responses like WTF did you say from anyone educated in the American Educational sysetm
American: Can you hand me that?
illegal: For why?
American: What the fuck did you say?
Illegal: For why?
American: oh. ok. I thought so.
For why by avarrius April 14, 2008
When u don’t understand why someone is being extremely stupid for
“For why are u like this” -Kalea and Ashley 2018
Because “for what” doesn’t make sense
For why would he have done that?
For why by Playboyleche May 25, 2021
What the fuck did you accomplish doing that dumb shit
“For why, though...what’d you gain”
For why by Ct head June 14, 2020
The better way to say “how come”. It’s sassy and you’ll be cool.
“Do you want to come touch my cat?”
“For why?”
For why? by JordanWherta June 22, 2026

for why though 

You use for why though to ask of the reason another entity has caused a anything
Entity: HAHA ur mom AHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

You: For why though
for why though by Diagnosedwithbald December 3, 2022
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
Ya mans is wild buns, respectfully. Respectfully he's washed.

After school, The Modells on Jamaica Ave was active. Respectfully.
Respectfully by john quan the first December 20, 2020
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

A moment in time where you feel distinctly Chinese over all other things.
Dante: "I wish I could be Nigerian, but I can't because I'm Chinese. You met me at a very Chinese time in my life."
Word of the Day on September 25, 2026
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