cuss
/kʌs/
Definition
Noun:
- A profane or obscene word or phrase, especially one expressing anger or surprise: "cuss" refers to a swear word or oath, often used in moments of irritation.
- A person, especially a man; a fellow: Used informally, often to refer to a man, sometimes with a characterizing adjective (e.g., a strange cuss).
- A persistently annoying person: Can describe someone who is a nuisance or a pest.
Verb:
- To swear; to use profane language: The action of uttering obscenities or curses.
Usage Examples
Noun (Profane word): He let out a loud cuss when he hit his thumb with the hammer. The movie was full of cusses and offensive language.
Noun (Person): He's a funny old cuss, but he's very kind. That cuss at the market always tries to overcharge me.
Verb: The frustrated driver began to cuss at the traffic jam. She cussed under her breath when she realized her mistake.
Advanced Usage
- "not give a cuss": To not care at all; to be completely indifferent.
Variants and Related Words
Cuss word (n): Another term for a swear word or profanity. Children are not allowed to say cuss words in school.
Cussed (adj): Stubborn or obstinate. (Note: This is a distinct adjective derived from the noun/verb). He was too cussed to admit he was wrong.
Synonyms
- Noun (swear word): Curse, oath, expletive, profanity.
- Noun (person): Fellow, guy, chap, bloke, character.
- Verb: Curse, swear, blaspheme.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Phrases
- Cuss out: To scold or berate someone angrily using profane language.
Related Idioms
- A tough cuss: A person who is strong-willed, resilient, or difficult to deal with.
Noun
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profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
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a boy or man
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that chap is your host
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there's a fellow at the door
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he's a likable cuss
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he's a good bloke
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a persistently annoying person
Verb
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utter obscenities or profanities
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The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street
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