Meaning of the word cuss in English

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cuss

US /kʌs/

UK /kʌs/

to use offensive language when angry or annoyed

Example:

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He started to cuss loudly after he hit his thumb with the hammer.

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My grandmother never used to cuss.

Synonym:

swear curse blaspheme damn

a curse or oath

Example:

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He let out a loud cuss when he dropped the heavy box on his foot.

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I heard a few cusses coming from the kitchen.

Synonym:

curse oath swear word expletive

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