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cuz

cuz

2 9.9
An informal word people use instead of because in speech or casual writing
  • subordinating conjunction
  • /kʌz/
  • Slang
: porque
  • I didn't go to the party, cuz I had too much homework to finish.

Yeah, I don't know about that cuz look at you.

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Examples

  • Yeah, 'cuz it's too big.

    Squeeze Play (1979)

  • I'm gonna do my nice Unicorn colors cuz why not, and play some music.

  • Or do we have to cuz I have more in mind.

  • Oh, I think cuz I was just so nervous and scared.

    Carli Bybel

  • I just moved to this newer space cuz the concept is growing.

  • Cuz these guys want us to stop.

    Ruta Madre (2019)

  • But yeah, I'll be like, cuz hold on, what's up with you?

  • I wish I did though, cuz this is very janky right now.

  • Okay well good cuz he's my friend, okay?

    Infernum (2019)

  • MR. MONTANA Great, cuz we got more for ya, Freckles.

    June, Adrift (2014)

Synonyms

because
vscuz
∞ 1.0

To give the reason for something

is the informal spoken version used in casual contexts
because of
vscuz
∞ 1.0

For a reason that explains why something happened

uses a connecting word that introduces a whole clause
since
vscuz
∞ 1.0

Because one thing is the reason for another

is informal and used in everyday speech or casual writing
bec
vscuz
  • Slang
9.9

A short form of 'because' used in text messages

is used in speech and casual writing rather than mainly texting
forasmuch
vscuz
  • Archaic
9.9

Gives a reason in older or formal English

is modern and informal, used in everyday speech and casual writing

How Informal

cuz
  • Slang
2 9.9
because
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

cuz main

Etymology

The word cuz is an informal spelling of because, made by saying because quickly as 'cause' or 'cuz', so cuz is used to give a reason just like 'because'.