When a girl says"My cousin is here", she means she has got her period.
Judy: Hey, Claire. Wanna go swimming with me?
Claire: Aww, I can't. My cousin is here. Another"shark week" again, you know.
Judy: Oh, bummer!
Menstruation has many euphemisms and here is one: My cousin is here.
The euphemism comes from"country cousin".
Someone may say"Aunt Flo is visiting", while others may prefer "My cousin is here" or "My cousin has come".
1. Spencer: Doctor, I think I'm pregnant cuz my cousin stops coming.
2. Javier: Hey, babe. How are you today? Why do you look upset?
Lydia: Oh, no biggie. It's just... My cousin is here and giving me cramps.