Meaning & Definition of Cousin in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person with whom one shares a common ancestor, typically being the child of one's aunt or uncle.

  Example Sentence: She invited her cousins to the family gathering.

• Definition: Used informally to describe someone who is a close friend or associate.

  Example Sentence: I love hanging out with my cousins; they're always fun.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: primo/prima

• French: cousin/cousine

• German: Cousin/Cousine

• Russian: кузен/кузина

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of cousin

• Meaning: Cuz

  Example Sentence: Hey, what's up, cuz?

• Meaning: Cuzz

  Example Sentence: I saw my cuzz at the party last night.