Meaning & use
Biz
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An informal shortening of "business," referring to commercial activity, an industry, or one's personal affairs.
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He's been in the music biz for over twenty years.
"Mind your own biz," she snapped when asked about the breakup.
A note on using this word
"Biz" is common in casual speech and industry nicknames (such as "showbiz") but is generally avoided in formal writing.
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