Greetings & Address · New Zealand slang

Cuz

Short for cousin, but rarely means an actual relative. A warm, casual way to address a friend or anyone at all. Longer form: cuzzy.

"Chur cuz, appreciate it."

"You right, cuzzy?"

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Origin & notes

Strong Maori and Pacific roots; in common NZ use for decades.

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