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

  • (..) No, l don't have no damn dog. Well, then whose dog is that? Shit. That's not no dog. That's family. Hey, cousin. Come here, boy. He looks really mad! Are you okay? Yeah, l'm fine. He just misses me, that's all. Okay, boy, playtime's over. Let me up! -You want me to go for help? (..)
    2004 White Chicks