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noun \ˈkəs\

Definition of cuss

  1. 1a :  curse 1b :  curse 2

  2. 2 :  fellow 4c

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Examples of cuss in a Sentence

  1. a man who has never uttered a single cuss

Origin and Etymology of cuss

alteration of curse


First Known Use: 1771

cuss Synonyms

Synonyms
curse, swearword, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, swear, vulgarism
Related Words
bawdry, language, scurrility; execration, imprecation, malediction; epithet, name; oath
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cuss

verb

Definition of cuss

  1. transitive verb

  2. :  curse —often used with out got cussed out by his boss

  3. intransitive verb

  4. :  curse

cusser

noun

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Examples of cuss in a Sentence

  1. She started to yell and cuss as soon as she saw him.

  2. the little girl clapped her hands over her ears when her brother started cussing

1768

First Known Use of cuss

1768

cuss Synonyms

Synonyms
blaspheme, curse, swear
Related Words
anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate; fulminate, rail, rant, revile

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CUSS Defined for English Language Learners

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cuss

verb

Definition of cuss for English Language Learners

  • : to use offensive words when you speak

CUSS Defined for Kids

cuss

play
verb \ˈkəs\

Definition of cuss for Students

cussed

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cussing

  1. :  swear 1

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