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cuz

/ˈkʌz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.89 in modern English

Syllables
cuz
IPA
/ˈkʌz/
14
Scrabble Score
3
Letters
1
Syllables
3
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).

Informal

conj

Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).

Informal

noun

A cousin.

Informal

noun

Friendly term of address.

Informal

Example Sentences

Etymology

Short for cousin.

Usage

Inflected Forms

cuzzes (plural) cous (alternative)

Derived Forms

cuzzo

Homonyms

cous

Rhymes With

was because does buzz coz fuzz abuzz undoes cous buz muzz bruz

Questions

How do you pronounce cuz?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈkʌz/.
What does cuz mean?
Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”).
Where does cuz come from?
Short for cousin.

How to pronounce cuz

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