An informal term of address used among close friends or within a social group, particularly in African American and Latino youth vernacular in the United States.
An informal term of address used among close friends or within a social group, particularly in African American and Latino youth vernacular in the United States. Likely derived from 'cuz' (cousin), which is itself used as a general term of address rather than literally. Used casually to acknowledge or address someone in your circle.
'Yo cuh, you coming to the game tonight?' he asked, bumping fists with him in the hallway.
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Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
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Address term for a close friend, shortened from "cousin." AAVE-rooted; used nationally by the 2020s. "Cuz, I got you" lands warmer than "bro" and closer than "fam." Can carry genuine affection or pointed warning depending on tone.
Cousin — but used as a friendly term of address, not necessarily for a relative. "What's up, cuz?" Particularly common in Black, Latino, and West Coast usage.
(Internet slang, text messaging) Phonetic abbreviation of see you.
An elevated form of cuz, applied to someone who has earned a near-mythological level of respect, affection, or reputation within a friend group or community. Calling someone cuz god acknowledges not just closeness but a kind of legendary status — they have the knowledge, the connections, the presence, or the skills that make everyone around them better. The god suffix is ironic enough to land as a compliment rather than hyperbole, and the warmth of cuz keeps it from sounding sycophantic. Reserved for the one person in the circle who consistently delivers.
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(slang) A term of address.
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