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    Cuss

    /kʌs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A curse or swear word.
    That film is filled with cusses that might offend some viewers.
    An expression of annoyance or frustration.
    His loud cuss when he lost the game surprised everyone.
    verb
    To curse; to use profanity or swear words.
    He tends to cuss when he gets frustrated.
    To express anger or annoyance in a verbal manner, often through the use of curse words.
    She started to cuss after hitting her toe on the table.
    To invoke a curse upon someone.
    In the old days, people believed that someone could cuss you with just their words.

    Etymology

    Contraction of 'curse'; believed to have originated in the 18th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cuss out
    To angrily scold or reprimand someone.
    cuss like a sailor
    To use foul language frequently.
    cuss up a storm
    To rant or complain using strong language.

    Related Words

    curse
    A wish of harm or injury to someone.
    profanity
    Language that is disrespectful or obscene.
    blasphemy
    Speaking negatively about sacred things.

    Slang Meanings

    Cuss ball
    He's such a cuss ball for always complaining.
    Cussin' like a sailor
    After the game, he was cussin' like a sailor.