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

  • (..) - Do you keep an eye out for them? - Yes. - And for me? - From now on. - I've missed you all this time. - I missed you too, cousin. I missed growing up with my cousins. I didn't even know you, but missed you. Do you remember stories about our fathers? The old days? Yeah, what do you want to know? (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III
  • (..) Where's Mary? Would somebody please hail Mary? Excuse me, Your Excellency. You haven't kissed me hello yet. Relatives always kiss. - Now we're related? - I'm your little cousin. - Who's your father? - I'll give you a hint. He's Italian. Mary, we've been waiting for you. (..)
    1990 The Godfather Part III