What Does "Cuh" Mean on TikTok? We Break It DownHome > Viral News > Influencers > TikTokSource: Getty Images Twitter/@vincestaples If You Don t Know What Cuh Means Then You Probably Can t Rock With Vince StaplesBy Mustafa GatollariJan. 31 2022, Published 1:50 p.m. ET There's no shortage of crotchety folks who grumble about whatever new bits of slang and shorthand lingo "the kids" are constantly coming up with. As a grumbly curmudgeon myself, I'm wont to agree that some of the phrases make no sense. Like "cap" as a replacement for lie, which began as a misinterpretation from a song lyric and has the same number of syllables as the word "lie." Do better. And since TikTok is a social media platform dominated by younger users, there are lots of words — like "cuh" — that have folks wondering: What does that mean?Article continues below advertisement What does cuh mean on TikTok Context is everything. If I'm standing in the middle of a Nebraska flatland with not a cloud, nor pretty much anything else, in the sky and I say, "that's a nice plane," then I'm probably not talking about an aircraft. The same could be applied to conversing with folks online. If you just had a rousing match of Street Fighter V and your opponent messages you "ggs," they're telling you that you just enjoyed some good games, not that they're "gonna go smoke." In the case of "cuh," however, there really isn't a situational usage for this particular phrase, as it will more than likely mean the same thing regardless of when/where you're employing it.Article continues below advertisementSource: Getty Images The word is basically an abbreviation for the term "cousin," which could be used as a short-form term of endearment, kind of like "bro" is to "brother." It can be used to express closeness with a particular individual or address someone within your group you consider a part of your inner circle.Article continues below advertisement Similarly, you could say "cuz," but "cuh" seems to have become more popular online. It's believed that these two shorthand ways of saying "cousin" were started by members of the Crips organization. It's even said that there are some Crips who refrain from using words that start with the letter "b" as a means of distancing themselves from the Bloods. @dalton.purcell cuzzo and i fr go crazy when i got to visit #cuh #bros #fyp #foryourpage #reunion Legendary Family Member - M A L L O Article continues below advertisement Pretty much everyone uses cuh online though Some will say that Bloods also refrain from using the term "cousin," or any shortened form of the word too, for the same reason the Crips will stay away from the letter "b," going so far as to cross the letter out in writing or replacing words that end with "ck" to "cc," as "ck" is perceived as a shortened way of saying "Crip Killer." My pronouns are mane/bruh/cuh/foo.— kei (@MissKei2thecity) January 28, 2022 Article continues below advertisement But if you go online, you'll see that the there are tons of people using the word "cuh" who don't have affiliations with the Crips. There are others, though — even known artists like Vince Staples, who actually was an active member of the Crips while he lived in Long Beach — who use the phrase. Lil homies, if she/he finally invite you over and you see she/he don’t got a full kitchen make sure you leave.— VINCE STAPLES (@vincestaples) February 10, 2021 Article continues below advertisement Like when a Twitter user criticized the rapper for not using "they/them" when he made a joke about leaving someone's house if she/he didn't have a full kitchen. Vince responded by saying, "What about Cuh/Cuz?" u could gave just said they/them— s (@hottcheettoes) February 10, 2021 Article continues below advertisement What about Cuh/Cuz ? https://t.co/EC1kpDivUy— VINCE STAPLES (@vincestaples) February 10, 2021 I'd like to think after he sent that tweet out, he said "Norf side, Long Beach" and went about his day.AdvertisementMore from Distractify 'Pushin P' Is Now a Viral Trend on TikTok, but What Does the Phrase Mean? "Cheugy" Was Used to Describe a Subset of People Who Are Trying Too Hard What Does "Mentioned You" on TikTok Live Mean? It's a Simple Yet Effective Trick Latest TikTok News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.