that's why



that's why

a tag on the end of a statement that is an answer to a question beginning with why. (Shows a little impatience.) Sue: Why do you always put your right shoe on first? Bob: Because, when I get ready to put on my shoes, I always pick up the right one first, that's why! Mary: Why do you eat that awful peppermint candy? Tom: Because I like it, that's why!
See also: why

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jordi-Catalan
Sachin-Indian, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu
HammondHAM-əndEnglish (Rare)
Motel-Yiddish
ZenziTSEN-tseeGerman
ParvatiPAHR-vah-teeHinduism, Indian, Hindi