Meaning of the word cussing in English

What does cussing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cussing

US /ˈkʌsɪŋ/
UK /ˈkʌsɪŋ/

Noun

the act of swearing or using offensive language

Example:
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His constant cussing made everyone uncomfortable.
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There was a lot of cussing after the team lost the game.

Verb

using offensive language (present participle of 'cuss')

Example:
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He was caught cussing at the referee.
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She tried to stop herself from cussing in front of the children.
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