why're

[ hwahy-er, wahy ]

1. contraction of why are:

   Why're you so late?

Usage Note

See contraction.

Example Sentences

“And Jordan’s there with them and he can tell them why’re we’re running that play, what we’re looking for on that play and what we’re trying to accomplish.”

From Washington Times

“I’m just curious, was this man handcuffed and all that, you know why’re they doing all this to him,” said Martin, 51, who was sitting on a four-wheeler outside a home in the New Chicago neighborhood in North Memphis.

From Los Angeles Times

“Why’re you giving me that look?”

From Literature

“Then why’re you her boyfriend?”

From Literature

“Why’re you here? Why did you run away?”

From Literature