cuz
/ˈkʌz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: cuzzes
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A cousin.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Friendly term of address.
NounRegister: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cuz” mean?
A cousin.
Is “cuz” formal or informal?
cuz is generally informal.