why not
Short definition from Wiktionary
Adverb
- Why is that so? (for a negative statement)
- Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.
- Used to introduce a proposal.
Noun
- A violent and peremptory procedure without any assigned reason; a sudden conclusive happening.
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