" Yasuyuki Matsumiya 'cos? The short form of "because" for people who speak a certain nonstandard, dialectical English.
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Yasuyuki Matsumiya'causeA short form of "because."
Yasuyuki Matsumiya'cos?The short form of "because" for people who speak a certain nonstandard, dialectical English.
Yasuyuki MatsumiyaDo song rylics often use non-standard Englis?All the time, especially genres like blues and rap.
Yasuyuki MatsumiyaAnd then would you tell me what word do you
Yasuyuki MatsumiyaWhat do you mean nonstandard? I often see those word in song lyrics. Do song rylics often use non-standard Englis? And then would you tell me what word do you use instead of those two words?Certainly in England, very many speakers, including educated speakers of standard English, can shorten "because" to "'cause" in ordinary speech. However,