"'cuz" meaning in English

See 'cuz in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Conjunction

Audio: En-au-'cuz.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-con}} 'cuz
  1. (US) Informal spelling of 'cause (“because”). Tags: US, alt-of, informal Alternative form of: 'cause (extra: because)
    Sense id: en-'cuz-en-conj-rBX8R7zP Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header

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