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Cuz

Verb Another word for cuz — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Cuz is a slang term used as a short form of 'because'.

Synonyms & similar words

coz cos since as for through now cause considering

Synonyms by register

Formal

acquaintance associate contact

Informal

mate pal buddy dude bro

Literary

kinsman compatriot

Antonyms

enemy opponent rival stranger outsider foreigner

Common collocations

  • my cuz
  • your cuz
  • his cuz
  • her cuz
  • our cuz
  • their cuz
  • good cuz
  • old cuz

Word family

noun cousin

Usage note

Cuz is a highly informal abbreviation of 'cousin', primarily used in casual conversation and often among younger speakers. It is not appropriate for formal settings.

Example sentences

  1. I can't play outside cuz it's raining.
  2. He was late to school cuz he missed the bus.
  3. I ate all my dinner cuz I was hungry.
  4. I couldn't watch TV cuz there was a power outage.
  5. She couldn't come to the party cuz she had other plans.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt

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