Biz

/bɪz/

Meaning & Definition

noun
Informal term for business.
He's been in the software biz for over a decade.
A specific area of business or a type of industry.
The entertainment biz can be very competitive.
A situation or matter requiring attention.
That’s not my biz; I prefer to stay out of personal matters.

Etymology

Shortened form of the word 'business'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the biz:
The business world; the industry.
biz as usual:
Business continues in a normal manner.
in the biz:
In the business or industry.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

Short for 'business' often used in casual conversation.
He's always hustling in the biz.
Refers to someone who is engaged in a specific kind of business or trade.
In this biz, networking is key.