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The shorthand version for expressions like "because of" or "because I am".

Made popular thanks to sites like Twitter, where brevity matters; now often used jokingly or ironically, even in regular conversation.
We're going drinking after class because Friday.

Tommy forgot to charge his iPad before the meeting because stupid.

I don't do drugs anymore because flying monkeys.
by BornBlitzed March 16, 2013
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(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist.
Last night, hit a good lick. I brought home three figures easy for about two hours worth of my time. Not too bad I don't think.
by Nikki Stixx January 18, 2021
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Abbreviated use of the phrases "because of (noun)" or "because it's (adjective)"
"Why'd you go to her party, if you don't like her?"
"Because cake."

"I must have this new gadget! Why? Because awesome!"
by smendler April 18, 2013
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A word that all parents can't live without. It has no real meaning.
"PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE I BEG OF YOU!!!!!"
"WHY THE HELL NOT?"
Because.
by Chloe September 09, 2003
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The most terrible of motives and the most unanswerable of responses
Homosexual male: "Why did you call me a faggot"

Young hooligan: "..because."
by vvhatsernameyourface October 12, 2008
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It means whatever the person wants it to mean. It's a reason for everything.
by ManWhore1 April 19, 2013
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daughter: "Daddy why are you drunk?"
uncle: (after short pause) "BECAUSE"
by supernal December 12, 2005
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