cuz

¹

[ kuhz ]

noun

, Informal.

1. cousin.

cuz

²

or 'cuz

[ kuhz ]

conjunction

, Informal.

1. because.

cuz

/ kʌz /

noun

1. a term used by a Māori to refer to or address a family member
2. a term used by an Aboriginal person to refer to or address a family member

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuz¹

By shortening and alteration

Origin of cuz²

By shortening and alteration

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuz¹

shortened from cousin

Example Sentences

And two UK Wildcats embracing as they win what was evidently a big game, cuz there are streamers in the background.

From The Daily Beast

Twilight is only popular, cuz, like Taylor Lautner is a hottie!

From The Daily Beast

Maybe ten, cuz I ran into Dan Balz and we talked Nationals for a bit.

From The Daily Beast

In any case, this can't help but be the beginning of a positive development, cuz here's what will happen.

From The Daily Beast

Cuz as long as you're denying it to yourself it's not really real.

From The Daily Beast

Pa's got a few buckshot in him; but he don't mind it 'cuz he don't weigh much, anyway.

From Project Gutenberg

We'll live longer fer it, an' thet'll please God sure—cuz I don't think he's hankerin' fer our society—not a bit.

From Project Gutenberg

I done gone lost a stick of sugar yistiddy, but I lose all my pence o trade to-day cuz, of bein hauled in heah agin my will.

From Project Gutenberg

He caint make me pay nottin cuz he made me walk half th way.

From Project Gutenberg

Dont worry about seein so many, cuz you only has to pick out one stone at a time, you know.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• accomplice
• aide
• ally
• assistant
• associate
• buddy
• co-worker
• colleague
• comrade
• cousin
• crony
• guide
• mate
• nurse
• partner
• playmate
• protector