cousin

Definition

  • noun: a child of your uncle or aunt
  • noun: a child of one's uncle or aunt
  • used as a title by a sovereign in addressing a nobleman
  • synonyms: akin, allied, aunt

Examples

  • Everyone came to the wedding, including a distant 'cousin' no one had heard from in years.

  • He's her 'first cousin'. = He and she are 'first cousins'.

  • He says politics and show business are 'kissing cousins'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) So, I'm sure I needn't remind you but if any of those who may be attempted to warn or turn themself in to the authorities, we've the names and addresses of the famalies of everyone of you down to the distant cousins. So, we rely therefore, on your complete discretion. Good, anyway, uh... Oops!!! (..)
    2014 Lucy