as in curse
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
a man who has never uttered a single cuss
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Recent Examples of cuss
Graham Swift, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
How many f**king cuss words are in these sh**ty video games, anyway?
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2014
Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After Stefflon opened the battle with accusations of prostitution, Jada returned fire by cussing Steff’s entire family out and questioning Steff’s authenticity.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Betty Sykes didn’t give a cuss what came out of her mouth—and much of it was cusses—or who listened.
—Graham Swift, The New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2022
How many f**king cuss words are in these sh**ty video games, anyway?
—Seriously Science, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2014
Verb
Song constantly cusses in real life, though, and says that her community doesn't bat an eye at profanity.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 8 Jan. 2025
After Stefflon opened the battle with accusations of prostitution, Jada returned fire by cussing Steff’s entire family out and questioning Steff’s authenticity.
—Rob Marriott, VIBE.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuss
Noun
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This wasn't the first time one reduced me to spewing curses, just the first time a robot has accused me of impertinence.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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But many are finding that blessing comes with a curse.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Waltz’s exit marks the first major change in the Cabinet since Trump was sworn into office for a second time in January.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
1 May 2025
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Other previous guests have sworn it off, however, including Demi Lovato, Zayn Malik and Tina Fey.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Noun
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According to the federal government, California is home to the largest number of international students, and the most popular majors among international students are computer science, language, and business administration and management.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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In addition to sculpture and installation, Nkanga is also a poet; a role that deepens her intuitive, layered relationship to language and form.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Simard isn't the only notable figure to drop an uncensored bit of profanity on live television in recent months.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
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Those changes included price cuts or hikes of a few dollars, profanities and altering allergens in certain items.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During an interview with British outlet The Telegraph, Porter described a conversation with Wintour in the months leading up to Styles' cover and referred to the editor-in-chief using an expletive.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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During the third quarter of Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers’ only win in the series, a clip of Redick laying into the team with expletives during a timeout went viral.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Cuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuss. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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