cuss

Example Sentences

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In any case, attitudes toward the S-word have changed in the last few decades, and it has lost much of its punch as a cuss word, Bergen said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

Oftentimes I would talk people down from this righteous anger, then I would be like, “So don’t cuss people out you don’t know,” and then they’d be like, “Yeah, you’re right.”

From Slate • Mar. 2, 2023

She doesn't cuss more than other athletes — or their coaches.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2022

“He wouldn’t have wanted me to give up, say this isn’t fair and cuss my life out,” Evan said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2020

Every cuss word that follows equals a dollar in Sekani’s jar if he hears it.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas