Malihini Monthly

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Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · Tip No. 45

ʻAss Why

‘ʻAss why’ means ‘that’s why,’ often used to close an argument or explain an obvious consequence. ‘You no wear slippah, you step on centipede, ʻass why.’ It is a full worldview in two words.

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