Pronunciation: on-uh-count-uh
Function: dismissive, or distractive
Etymology: Slang for "on account of"
1. Used in place of "because I
said so"
2. Used in response to
general "why...?" questions when one does not have the
motivation to respond to the question
"Why do I have to brush my teeth?"
"Because."
"But why?"
"Onaccounta."
"Why do I have to make my bed?"
"Because."
"But why?"
"Onaccounta."