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
Raven Maragh-Lloyd, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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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
The cussing example is a case, like the side-eye meme, where Black internet users identify with the vice president’s nod to Black culture, in this case through Ebonics.
—Raven Maragh-Lloyd, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuss
Noun
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The following list contains killer robots, talking cats, deadly curses and period crime dramas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The 18-inch model leaves a cavernous space beneath the bed that can accommodate several tote-style storage containers—which could be a blessing or a curse depending on the usual state of your bedroom floor.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Wayne swears by creating contrast with black or white.—
Eleni N. Gage,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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Matt Murdock, back in the red get-up, swears to take the city back for the greater good of everybody.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The more frequent the lucky language, the higher a casino ranked on the list.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Police did say what led to the altercation, but sources told TMZ that Saitta and his group had been repeatedly harassing Von and using threatening language.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Epic Games rapidly deployed a hotfix after players encountered the Sith Lord responding to their comments with profanity and strong language.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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Kenyatta gave an even more impassioned appeal, using profanity while trying to portray the bill as part of a sinister plot by the rich to harm the poor.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Knicks fan then began a series of expletives, roasting the ESPN insider.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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During an argument in the car, Lanez allegedly directed expletives at Megan and her friend.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
13 May 2025
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“Cuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuss. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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