Definitions

1. noun

A person related to one’s parent by the first cousin’s parents having a common grandparent, but not being siblings.

“My cousin is coming over for the holidays.”

2. noun

A person of a certain generation related to one by descent from a common ancestor, especially the child of one’s aunt or uncle.

“My aunt’s son is my cousin, and we see each other often.”

3. noun

A person or thing closely related to another or having a similar character or function.

“The new restaurant is a cousin to the popular eatery down the street.”

4. verb

To make or become similar to a cousin, especially in character or function.

“The new product is a cousin to our existing line.”

5. verb

To claim or assert a relationship or kinship.

“The politician’s opponent tried to cousin him to a scandal.”