Curse at Meaning in English
expression
ˈkɝs/ /ˈæt
KURSS-at
kˈɜːs/ /ˈæt
KURSS-at
Definition
To use offensive or rude language towards someone because you are angry or upset.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often considered very rude; used in moments of anger or frustration. Common with 'at' to show the direction of the anger ('curse at someone'), not the object of a magical spell. Not the same as 'curse' alone, which can also mean 'put a spell on.'
Spanish: insultar - decir palabrotas aPortuguese (BR): xingar - insultarPortuguese (PT): insultar - praguejar paraChinese (Simplified): 骂人 - 对…咒骂Chinese (Traditional): 罵人 - 對…咒罵Hindi: गाली देनाArabic: يشتم - يسبBengali: গালাগালি করা - অপমানজনক ভাষা বলাRussian: ругаться на - оскорблятьJapanese: 罵る - 悪口を言うVietnamese: chửi mắng - nói tục vớiKorean: 욕하다 - 욕설을 퍼붓다Turkish: küfretmek - hakaret etmekUrdu: گالی دیناIndonesian: memaki - mengumpat
Example Sentences
He got angry and started to curse at his friend.
basic
Please do not curse at the driver.
basic
Children should not curse at each other at school.
basic
People sometimes curse at their computers when things stop working.
natural
She was so mad after the game that she couldn't help but curse at the referee.
natural
I try not to curse at people, even when I'm frustrated.
natural