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cuss

1 of 2noun
/kəs/
Forms:cusses
1

a male individual

  • He's a good-natured cuss despite his gruff exterior.
  • That cuss over there fixed my bike in no time.
  • We met a friendly cuss while hiking in the mountains.
  • The cuss at the bar gave us tips on fishing spots.
  • That cuss always has a story to tell about his adventures.
2

a person who is habitually troublesome or irritating

  • That old cuss down the street complains about every little noise.
  • Don't let that cuss in your class distract you from your work.
  • The farmer shook his head at the cuss who kept breaking the fence.
  • Every neighborhood has one cuss who refuses to follow the rules.
  • The cuss at the market always haggles too aggressively.
3

a swear word or profane expression, typically uttered in anger, frustration, or surprise

  • He let out a loud cuss when he stubbed his toe.
  • The car backfired, and a string of cusses followed.
  • She muttered a cuss under her breath after dropping the tray.
  • The mechanic's cusses could be heard across the garage.
  • Every time the computer froze, he resorted to a cuss.