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cuzzo

Meaning: cousin

Pronunciation: KOO-zoh
people

Meaning

cousin
close friend
relative

Usage: A friendly term for a cousin or a very close friend who feels like family.

Examples

"My cuzzo stay coming ovah fo' da BBQ."

"Eh cuzzo, you like go surf later?"

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What does "cuzzo" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"cuzzo" means "cousin" in Hawaiian Pidgin. A friendly term for a cousin or a very close friend who feels like family..

How do you pronounce "cuzzo"?

"cuzzo" is pronounced "KOO-zoh". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "cuzzo" in a sentence?

Example: "My cuzzo stay coming ovah fo' da BBQ."

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"Using 'mo' before an adjective creates a comparative, like 'mo bettah' for 'better'."

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"The 'okina (ʻ) is a consonant in the Hawaiian language representing a glottal stop."

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