noun, verb ·1 syllable ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of why form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of why form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

how comewhat forwhereforewhereforeargumentbaffling problem

Example

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"A child who has just learned to talk will badger his parents with "whys" and "whats"."

Related phrases

whys and wherefores

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