cuz

See also: 'cuz

English

Etymology 1

Short for because.

Alternative forms

cause, 'cause, cos, 'cos, coz, 'coz, 'cuz

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /kɘz/, /kʌz/

Adverb

cuz (not comparable)

(informal) because

Conjunction

cuz

(informal) because

Etymology 2

Short for cousin.

Pronunciation

(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈkʌz/

Noun

cuz (plural cuzzes)

(informal, US, Britain) cousin (usually as a term of address, but not necessarily towards one's cousin)

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