Cuz

Cuz (noun / UK & US Slang)

(Also heard as: Cuzzy, Cuzzie, Cousin)

Definition:

Cuz is short for cousin, but in slang it is a friendly way of addressing a mate or someone you feel close to, whether or not you are related.

Where Cuz Comes From:

It is a clipping of “cousin”. Used as a friendly term of address, it has been common in Black British and Caribbean communities, in US slang and in Australian and Kiwi speech. In some regions it is the standard word for a close mate.

How People Actually Use Cuz:

People say “alright, cuz?” or “that is my cuz”. It means family-like closeness. Be aware that “cuz” is also an informal spelling of “because”, so context decides which one is meant.

Is Cuz Rude?

No. It is warm and friendly.

Examples in the Wild:

• “Alright, cuz, how you doing?”

  Meaning: A friendly greeting to a mate.

• “He is not my real cousin, just my cuz.”

  Meaning: He is a close friend, like family.

• “Cuz, you will not believe what happened.”

  Meaning: Mate, listen to this.

Similar Slang:

Fam, Bruv, Blud, Bro, Mate

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