Pronunciation: /kʌs/
noun a swear word or profanity
A1 My grandma doesn't like it when I cuss.
A2 He got in trouble at school for using cuss words.
B1 Some people find cussing offensive and disrespectful.
B2 She couldn't believe her boss's cussing outburst during the meeting.
C1 The comedian's routine was full of clever cusses and witty remarks.
C2 The author's use of cuss words added authenticity to the gritty dialogue in the novel.
verb to use swear words or profanity
A1 She doesn't cuss because she thinks it's impolite.
A2 My little brother cusses when he's angry.
B1 Some people cuss without realizing how offensive it can be.
B2 I try not to cuss in front of my grandparents.
C1 He cusses a lot when he's frustrated, but he's working on it.
C2 Despite his intelligence, he has a habit of cussing in professional settings.
formal It is considered impolite to cuss in a professional setting.
informal My grandma always tells me not to cuss at the dinner table.
slang I heard that guy cussing up a storm when he dropped his phone.
figurative The chef's cussing in the kitchen was a sure sign that something had gone wrong.
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