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

  • (..) looks aren't that important to her... No, Jills, that is not happening. Seriously, I'm fine. Okay, fine, forget Natalie. How about my cousin Linda? No! Oh! Oh! I know someone whose husband just died... I'm sorry, I did not see you there. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2