- to swear at; curse: He cussed the pedestrian for getting in his way.
- to criticize or reprimand in harsh terms (often followed by out): The coach cussed out the team for losing.
- curse word; oath.
- a person or animal: a strange but likable cuss.
- a curse; oath
- a person or animal, esp an annoying one
- another word for curse (def. 8), curse (def. 9)