Meaning & Definition of word "Cuss"

Cuss

/kʌs/

1. A curse or swear word.
- Example: That film is filled with cusses that might offend some viewers.
2. An expression of annoyance or frustration.
- Example: His loud cuss when he lost the game surprised everyone.

1. To curse; to use profanity or swear words.
- Example: He tends to cuss when he gets frustrated.
2. To express anger or annoyance in a verbal manner, often through the use of curse words.
- Example: She started to cuss after hitting her toe on the table.
3. To invoke a curse upon someone.
- Example: In the old days, people believed that someone could cuss you with just their words.

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

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.

curse:

A wish of harm or injury to someone.

profanity:

Language that is disrespectful or obscene.

blasphemy:

Speaking negatively about sacred things.

Meaning: Cuss ball

Example Sentence: He's such a cuss ball for always complaining.

Meaning: Cussin' like a sailor

Example Sentence: After the game, he was cussin' like a sailor.