cuss

/kʌs/
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cuss

A frustrated driver lets out a cuss in traffic.

Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.
cuss

A frustrated driver lets out a cuss in traffic.

Noun
  1. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
    • expletives were deleted
  2. a boy or man
    • that chap is your host
    • there's a fellow at the door
    • he's a likable cuss
    • he's a good bloke
  3. a persistently annoying person
Verb
  1. utter obscenities or profanities
    • The drunken men were cursing loudly in the street

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