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Definition of cussword

cussword

/ˈkʌsˌwɜːrd/
cuss · word
Plural:cusswords
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cussword Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American An offensive, profane, or vulgar word used to express anger, frustration, or emphasis; a swear word.

Example

"He accidentally muttered a cussword after stubbing his toe on the heavy wooden table."

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• Nearby Words

cuss
cussed
cusser
cussword
custard
custardy
custodial

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in late 19th-century American English by combining "cuss"—a dialectal pronunciation of "curse"—with "word."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cussword. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cussword
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