Pronunciation: on-uh-count-uh
Function: dismissive, or distractive
Etymology: Slang for "on account of"
Origin: Circa 1993, Ohio, USA, Ort and Mabee family

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

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."