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1cuss

noun \ˈkəs\

Definition of CUSS

1
a :  curse 1
b :  curse 2
2
:  fellow 4c
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Origin of CUSS

alteration of curse
First Known Use: 1771

Related to CUSS

Synonyms
curse, swearword, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, swear, vulgarism

Rhymes with CUSS

bus, buss, crus, fuss, muss, plus, pus, Russ, suss, thus, truss, us

2cuss

verb

: to use offensive words when you speak

Full Definition of CUSS

transitive verb
:  curse —often used with out <got cussed out by his boss>
intransitive verb
:  curse
— cuss·er noun
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First Known Use of CUSS

1768

Related to CUSS

Synonyms
blaspheme, curse, swear
CUSS Defined for Kids

cuss

verb \ˈkəs\
cussedcuss·ing

Definition of CUSS for Kids

:  swear 1

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. cuss
  2. tinker's curse
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