cuss

intransitive-verb
UK: /kʌs/
US: /kʌs/

  1. To use offensive or bad language; swear.

    1. Don't cuss in front of your mother.
    2. He started to cuss loudly when he stubbed his toe against the table.

Synonyms

swear curse damn expletive
cuss transitive-verb

  1. To say offensive words to someone, showing anger.

    1. He cussed me for no reason.
    2. She cussed out the driver who almost hit her in the crosswalk.

  2. To bring bad luck or harm to someone or something.

    1. The witch cussed the village.
    2. Legend says that anyone who disturbs the tomb will be cussed forever.
cuss noun

  1. A word or phrase used when someone is angry.

    1. That word is a cuss.
    2. He muttered a cuss under his breath when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
cuss interjection

  1. An expression of anger or frustration.

    1. He let out a loud cuss.
    2. With a cuss, she threw the broken toy across the room in frustration.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "cuss" is /kʌs/ in British English and /kʌs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cuss": swear, curse, damn, expletive.

Example usage of "cuss": "Don't cuss in front of your mother.". More examples on the page.