as in curse
a disrespectful or indecent word or expression
a man who has never uttered a single cuss
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Recent Examples of cuss
Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
The film stays in the perspective of an unstoppable killer/monster named Johnny who frequently uses very sharp objects to prey on campers, rangers, hikers and a crotchety old cuss — all in acts of vengeance for the evil that has been perpetrated on him.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The pastor seems to enjoy cussing, or half-cussing, while on the green.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Noun
My grandmother extended a ladder up into this tough old cuss of a tree and climbed up, at some risk, to pick the bulging fruit.
—Jim Meddleton, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2024
The film stays in the perspective of an unstoppable killer/monster named Johnny who frequently uses very sharp objects to prey on campers, rangers, hikers and a crotchety old cuss — all in acts of vengeance for the evil that has been perpetrated on him.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
Verb
Mayes wanted to cuss the faceless user out, but decided to simply block the account.
—Ella Chakarian, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
The pastor seems to enjoy cussing, or half-cussing, while on the green.
—Sam Kestenbaum, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cuss
Noun
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As words have incantatory power to shift elements of fate, as well as matters of the heart, this project calls forward questions around an alleged family curse from Nagasaki and the writing process as its own counter-spell.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Press conferences can be a blessing and a curse for football managers.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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But in the early days of the Maniacs, everyone swears that Merchant was a shrieking dervish during shows, exorcising her teenage demons on the stage of every bar in the Rust Belt.—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
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During the middle of the day when the sun was brightest, visitors swore they had been transported to a faraway tropical island.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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In 1996, Fuhrman pleaded no contest to perjury for falsely denying his use of racist language.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Noun
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There's some adult language There are several elements of adult language throughout the film, including minor instances of profanity and several passive insults.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Just this insane profanity-laden tirade that went on and on and on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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One of the best bigs in [expletive] basketball history flops.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Videos of her confronting the woman and yelling expletives at gym staffers about the gymgoer’s genitalia went viral, landing her interviews with TMZ, Fox News and conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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“Cuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cuss. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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