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

Related Words

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