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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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Literally "dirty" pronounced with a West Indian accent. Can also have a positive connotation, for example Sean Paul's album title "Dutty Rock".
"The girl is pretty but she corrupt and dutty!"

or, in a positive usage:

"Booya! That freestyle was dutty!"
Dutty by J Hall April 3, 2003
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korean word for madam, older woman
Ajumma wait a moment
Ajumma by aintnotinbutnice July 5, 2009
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