cuss
[ kuhs ]
verb (used with object)
to swear at; curse: He cussed the pedestrian for getting in his way.
to criticize or reprimand in harsh terms (often followed by out): The coach cussed out the team for losing.
noun
a person or animal: a strange but likable cuss.
Origin of cuss
1Other words from cuss
- cuss·er, noun
Words that may be confused with cuss
- curse, cuss
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British Dictionary definitions for cuss
cuss
/ (kʌs) informal /
noun
a curse; oath
a person or animal, esp an annoying one
verb
another word for curse (def. 8), curse (def. 9)
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