cuss
word
Definition
To use rude or offensive language; to swear or say bad words, especially when angry.
Usage & Nuances
"Cuss" is informal and mostly used in American English, meaning to swear or use curse words. It's softer than directly saying 'curse' or 'swear.' Commonly used: 'cuss someone out' (yell offensive words at someone). Avoid in formal settings.
Spanish: maldecir - decir malas palabrasPortuguese (BR): xingar - falar palavrãoPortuguese (PT): praguejar - dizer palavrõesChinese (Simplified): 骂人 - 说脏话Chinese (Traditional): 罵人 - 說髒話Hindi: गाली देनाArabic: يسب - يشتمBengali: গালি দেওয়া - বাজে ভাষা ব্যবহার করাRussian: ругаться - сквернословитьJapanese: 悪口を言う - 汚い言葉を使うVietnamese: chửi thề - nói tụcKorean: 욕하다Turkish: küfretmekUrdu: گالی دیناIndonesian: memaki - berkata kasar
Example Sentences
She really cussed me out after I broke her laptop.
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It's not okay to cuss at your coworkers, even if you're upset.
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My grandma hates when people cuss on TV.
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Please don't cuss in front of the children.
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He began to cuss when he dropped his phone.
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Do you cuss when you're angry?
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