sez

American

[sez] / sɛz /

verb

Informal.

says (used to convey informality or a speaker’s lack of education).

Hey, who sez I wanna go?

Etymology

Origin of sez

First recorded in 1840–45; a phonetic spelling representing the pronunciation of says

Example Sentences

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sez

“Only ‘race’ is the human race, sez me.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 10, 2017

But if you’re trying to reclaim your life from the greedy clutches of Facebook, Twitter and that ultimate siren — your smartphone — science sez these tips will help.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 1, 2015

Like I always sez, youse guys can follow me on twitter @peterreillycpa.

From Forbes ● May 16, 2013

“The bloke sez, ‘Go ahead and strike,’ and here we is.

From New York Times ● Mar. 2, 2012

He sez there are too many bad ones out there.

From "Among the Hidden" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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