Cuss: meaning, definitions and examples

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cuss

 

[ kสŒs ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

informal

To use offensive language; to swear or curse.

Synonyms

blaspheme, curse, swear.

Examples of usage

  • Please don't cuss in front of children.
  • He was cussing up a storm after he lost the game.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

An offensive or vulgar term; a swear word.

Synonyms

curse word, expletive, swear word.

Examples of usage

  • She was shocked to hear him use such a cuss.
  • He was known for his creative cusses when he was angry.

Translations

Translations of the word "cuss" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น xingar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคพเคฒเฅ€ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช fluchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengumpat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeklinaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฝตใ‚‹ (ใฎใฎใ—ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ maldecir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผfretmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์š•ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุชู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadรกvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nadรกvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’’้ช‚ (zhรฒumร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ preklinjati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bรถlva

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพา›ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรถymษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ maldecir

Etymology

The word 'cuss' originated in the early 19th century as a short form of 'curse'. It was initially used to refer to swearing or using profane language. Over time, 'cuss' has evolved to encompass a wider range of offensive language, including vulgar terms and expletives. The term is often considered informal and is commonly used in colloquial speech.

See also: cussing.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,599, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.