why's

[hwahyz, wahyz]

1. contraction of why is:

   Why's dinner so late?

Usage

See contraction.

Example Sentences

"The track was shut and a bit more track was shut and as a parent you're obviously thinking 'where's my child, why's the track shut'," he said.

From BBC

“Why’s that stuff burn so bad when it hits your skin?” he asked.

From Los Angeles Times

“And it was after midnight a second ago...why’s it so light here? Where am I?!”

From Literature

“Why’s it called Asgard?” asked Rio.

From Literature

“Why’s pretty easy too,” Joe pointed out.

From Literature