noun
biz
bihz
noun
1
Informal short form of "business", often used for the entertainment industry.
"She has been in the music biz for over twenty years."
"How's biz been since the new store opened?"
How to Use Biz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick, informal way to say "business".
When to use it
Informal; avoid in formal writing.
Common pairings
show biz
the music biz
monkey biz
Word Forms
bizzes plural
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Etymology
A casual clipping of the word "business".