1. a word considered offensive, vulgar, or profane; a swear word.
Usage: informal; often used in educational contexts to discuss language without using the actual profanity

Examples

• The teacher asked the student not to use cusswords in class.
• He let out a cussword when he stubbed his toe.
• The movie was rated R because it contained several cusswords.
• Children often learn cusswords from their peers at school.
• The comedian's routine was full of cusswords that made some audience members uncomfortable.
• She covered her mouth, realizing she had just said a cussword in front of her grandmother.