Cuss Definition

kŭs
cussed, cusses, cussing
verb
To curse or curse at.
American Heritage
To curse; swear (at)
Webster's New World

(chiefly US) To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak profanely.

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noun
cusses
A curse.
Webster's New World
A person, esp. one regarded as bad-tempered, annoying, etc.
Webster's New World

(dated, chiefly US) A fellow, person.

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Origin of Cuss

  • American English dialect pronunciation of curse.

    From Wiktionary

  • Alteration of curse

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

Cuss Sentence Examples

  • Bit of an awkward cuss - decided early on he wanted to be an engineer rather than a farmer.

  • It is inexcusable for him to yell, cuss and tell you that you don't have the right after seven months to ask questions about his personal business.

  • Cuss words have always been around, but it seems that the youngest generation uses them as part of their everyday vocabulary.

  • Tape notes around your home or even start a curse jar that you must fill when you cuss.

  • Elementary students who cuss may hear it on the playground or catch it from the media.

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Words Starting With

CCUCUS

Words Ending With

SSSUSS

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Words Starting With C and Ending With S

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4 Letter Words4 Letter Words Starting With C4 Letter Words Ending With S