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Coz vs Cuz - What's the difference?

coz | cuz | Alternative forms |

Cuz is a alternative form of coz.



In informal terms the difference between coz and cuz

is that coz is because while cuz is cousin.

As an adverb cuz is

because.

coz

English

Etymology 1

Noun

  • (informal) cousin (usually as a term of address).
    • "Content thee, gentle coz, let him alone" Romeo & Juliet Act I Scene 5

    Etymology 2

    Alternative forms

    * ’cause * cos (informal )

    Conjunction

    (English Conjunctions)
  • (informal) because
    • ----

    cuz

    English

    Etymology 1

    Short for because .

    Alternative forms

    * cause, 'cause, cos, 'cos, coz, 'coz, 'cuz

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (informal) because

    • Conjunction

    (English Conjunctions)
  • (informal) because

    • Etymology 2

    Short for cousin .

    Noun

    (cuzzes)
  • (informal) cousin