verb
- to use profane or offensive language; to swear
Usage: informal
noun
- a person, especially one who is stubborn or difficult
- a curse word or oath
Usage: informal
Usage: informal
Examples
- He started to cuss when he hit his thumb with the hammer.
- My grandmother would never cuss in front of children.
- That old cuss has been complaining all morning.
- He’s a stubborn cuss who won’t listen to reason.
- She muttered a few cusses under her breath.
- The coach told the players not to use any cusses during the game.