Cousin

/ˈkʌz.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The child of one's uncle or aunt.

I was excited to see my cousin at the family reunion.

A term of endearment sometimes used for a close friend, even if not related by blood.

She's like a sister to me; I consider her my cousin.

Used informally to refer to someone who is of a similar kind or character.

In a way, baseball and cricket are cousins in the realm of sports.

Middle English: from Old French 'cosin', from Latin 'consobrinus', meaning 'a maternal cousin'.

first cousin

The child of one's aunt or uncle.

second cousin

The child of one's parent's first cousin.

kissing cousins

Close friends or associates who act like family.

uncle

The brother of one's father or mother.

aunt

The sister of one's father or mother.

niece

A daughter of one's brother or sister.

Cuz

Hey, what's up, cuz?

Cuzz

I saw my cuzz at the party last night.