noun
cuz
KUHZ
noun
1
An informal shortening of "cousin."
"My cuz is coming to stay for the weekend."
2
An informal, friendly way of addressing someone, not necessarily an actual relative.
""What's up, cuz?" he called out to his old friend."
How to Use Cuz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "cousin," also used as a friendly nickname for someone who isn't literally your cousin.
When to use it
Very informal — spoken or text/social-media use only, not appropriate in formal writing.
Word Forms
cuzzes plural
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Etymology
A clipped, informal spelling of cousin.