Pronunciation: /ˈkɜrsɪŋ/
noun Cursing can also be used as a noun to refer to the act of using profane language.
A1 She heard her neighbor cursing loudly next door.
A2 The children were scolded for their cursing in the school playground.
B1 His cursing at the referee got him kicked out of the game.
B2 The politician's cursing in the leaked video caused a scandal.
C1 The author's use of cursing in the novel added a gritty realism to the story.
C2 The comedian's cursing on stage was part of his edgy persona.
verb Cursing is a verb that refers to the act of using profane or offensive language.
A1 She was cursing loudly after stubbing her toe.
A2 He was cursing under his breath when he couldn't find his keys.
B1 The angry customer was cursing at the cashier for messing up his order.
B2 The coach was cursing at the players for not giving their best effort.
C1 The politician was caught on camera cursing during a heated debate.
C2 The author's use of cursing in the novel added a gritty realism to the dialogue.
formal The politician was caught on camera cursing at the press during the interview.
informal I heard my neighbor cursing loudly after he dropped his phone.
slang She was cursing up a storm after she failed her driving test.
figurative The dark clouds overhead seemed to be cursing the town with a never-ending storm.
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