cussed
ˈkʌst
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Definition of cussed - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
stubbornUSstubbornly persistent in wrongdoingUS
  • Her cussed nature made her ignore all advice.
headstrong mulish obstinate
2.
behaviorUKill-tempered and difficult to deal withUK
  • He was a cussed old man who refused help.
cantankerous obstinate stubborn
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Origin of cussed

English, curse (swear) + -ed (past participle)

Examples of cussed in a sentence

  • Despite warnings, his cussed behavior continued unabated.
  • Her cussed nature made teamwork challenging.
  • The cussed child refused to follow any instructions.

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  1. French:obstiné, renfrogné, ...
  2. German:eigensinnig, störrisch, ...
  3. Italian:ostinato, brontolone, ...
  4. Spanish:terco, cascarrabias, ...
  5. Portuguese:teimoso, irritadiço, ...
  6. Chinese:固执的, 脾气暴躁的, ...
  7. Japanese:頑固な, 気難しい, ...
  8. Arabic:عَنِيد, سَيِّئ الطَّبْع, ...
  9. Hebrew:עַקְשָׁן, ...
  10. Russian:упрямый, несговорчивый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:впертий, запеклий, ...
  12. Hindi:जिद्दी, बदतमीज, ...
cuss US
kʌs
See also: curse (UK)

Definition of cuss - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
invoke misfortunetr.UScurse someone or somethingtr.US
  • She cussed her luck for failing her at the last moment..
curse swear
2.
swearingtr./intr.USuse offensive language or swear wordstr./intr.US
  • He tends to cuss when he's angry.
blaspheme curse swear

Noun

1.
curse wordUSword used to express anger or surpriseUS
  • He let out a loud cuss when he stubbed his toe.
expletive profanity swear word
2.
familiar personDatedUSman or boy, often in a familiar wayDatedUS
  • He's a tough old cuss, but kind-hearted.
chap fellow
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Expressions with cuss

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speak in a very rude manner
She started to cuss like a sailor after the argument.
word considered vulgar or offensive
He apologized for using a cuss word during the meeting..
expresses surprise or amazement humorously
What the cuss is going on here?
talk about something in detail
We need to cuss and discuss the new project plan.
having no value or importance at all
That old car is not worth a cuss.
not care at all about something
She doesn't give a tinker's cuss about their opinions.

Origin of cuss

Latin, cussus (to shake) + -are (verb suffix)

Examples of cuss in a sentence

  • They cussed the weather for ruining their plans.
  • She will cuss under her breath when frustrated.
  • They often cuss during heated debates.
  • A cuss slipped out during the heated argument.
  • He muttered a cuss under his breath.
  • That young cuss always makes me laugh.

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  1. French:maudire, juron, ...
  2. German:verwünschen, Fluch, ...
  3. Italian:maledire, parolaccia, ...
  4. Spanish:maldecir, maldición, ...
  5. Portuguese:praguejar, palavrão, ...
  6. Chinese:咒骂, 脏话, ...
  7. Japanese:呪う, 罵り言葉, ...
  8. Arabic:لعنَ, شَتِيمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְקַלֵּל, קְלָלָה, ...
  10. Russian:проклинать, ругательство, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лаяти, лайка, ...
  12. Hindi:शाप देना, गाली, ...
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