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)