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

The new album opens with the driving noisy rock riffing of “Jerkin,’” as Taylor pushes back against haters with boasts and joyous profanity: “Last time I checked, I got success / Cuz the losers are online and they are obsessed / Typin’.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Just cuz you saw it on TikTok doesn’t mean it’s right for your face!” reads the caption in a Bubble Instagram post this year that featured a three-step skin-care routine for customers under 13.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t wanna smoke this fenny cuz that’s a whole nother ballgame.”

From Los Angeles Times

She continues, “All right, guys, I hope that answers your question, ’cuz he is not.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Beyoncé and Taylor — are they going to be here? ’Cuz that’s what we really want to know.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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