why don't you?



why don't you?

a question tag that is put onto the end of a command. Andy: Move aside, why don't you? Bob: Okay. Sorry. I didn't know I was in the way. "Just keep bugging me, why don't you?" threatened Wally. Andy: Try it again, why don't you? Sue: I hope I get it right this time.
See also: why

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
IikkaEE:K-kahFinnish
Colin (1)KAHL-in (Scottish, Irish, English), KOL-in (English)Scottish, Irish, English
TÄHti-Finnish (Rare)
Tadas-Lithuanian
Ablett['æblit]
KathieKATH-eeEnglish