cos
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Meaning · English
Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Register: informal
Examples
Taking the shortcut through the alleyway by the Jobcentre Plus, just cos I can, we arrive at my flat within minutes.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cos” mean?
Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Is “cos” formal or informal?
cos is generally informal.