Cuss — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈkəs/

Meaning & Definition of Cuss

Cuss (noun)

  1. curse
  2. curse
  3. fellow

Cuss (verb)

  1. curse —often used with out
  2. curse

Cuss (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a disrespectful or indecent word or expression

    "a man who has never uttered a single cuss"

    similar: curse, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, swear, swearword, vulgarism
    related: bawdry, language, scurrility, execration, imprecation, malediction, epithet, name, oath

Cuss (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to use offensive or indecent language

    "the little girl clapped her hands over her ears when her brother started cussing"

    similar: blaspheme, curse, swear
    related: anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate, fulminate, rail, rant, revile

Related Entry: Cuss (out) (verb)

Cuss (out) is a different word from Cuss. The synonyms below are for cuss (out), not for cuss.

  1. as in rail (against), fulminate (against)

    similar: fulminate (against), rail (against), revile, dang, darn, dash, hex, jinx, voodoo, condemn, damn, denounce, execrate, reprobate, anathematize, beshrew (archaic), curse, imprecate, maledict
    opposite: bless, applaud, commend, congratulate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cuss

The most common words with a similar meaning to Cuss:

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

Related Words for Cuss

bawdry, language, scurrility, execration, imprecation, malediction, epithet, name, oath, anathematize, confound, damn, execrate, imprecate, fulminate, rail, rant, revile

Word Forms of Cuss

Inflections: cussed, cussing, cusses

Derived words: cusser (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Cuss

alteration of curse

First known use: 1771

Words & Phrases Containing Cuss

cuss out

Frequently Asked Questions about Cuss

What does "Cuss" mean?

"Cuss" means curse. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: curse. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Cuss"?

Other words for "Cuss" include curse, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity and swear. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cuss" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Cuss"?

There are 29 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cuss". Common alternatives include curse, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word, obscenity, profanity, swear, swearword and vulgarism.

How do you use "Cuss" in a sentence?

Examples of "Cuss" in a sentence: "a man who has never uttered a single cuss"; "the little girl clapped her hands over her ears when her brother started cussing".

Is "Cuss" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Cuss" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Cuss"?

"Cuss" is pronounced /ˈkəs/.

What is the origin of the word "Cuss"?

"Cuss" comes from alteration of curse. First known use: 1771.

What is another word for "Cuss" meaning "a disrespectful or indecent word or expression"?

When "Cuss" (noun) means a disrespectful or indecent word or expression, synonyms include curse, cussword, dirty word, expletive, four-letter word and obscenity.