intj
Uncommon
curses
KUR-sihz
Curses (intj) means an old-fashioned exclamation of frustration or annoyance. Example: “Curses!" he shouted, as the last train pulled away without him.”
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An old-fashioned exclamation of frustration or annoyance.
""Curses!" he shouted, as the last train pulled away without him."
How to use curses
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA theatrical way of saying "darn it" — often used jokingly, like a cartoon villain.
When to use it
Mostly used humorously or in old melodrama; rarely said in sincere modern speech.
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What does “curses” mean?
The word “curses” means an old-fashioned exclamation of frustration or annoyance. In plain terms, a theatrical way of saying "darn it" — often used jokingly, like a cartoon villain.
How do you pronounce “curses”?
“Curses” is pronounced KUR-sihz (/ˈkɝsɪz/ in IPA).
How do you use “curses” in a sentence?
Here is “curses” used in a sentence: “"Curses!" he shouted, as the last train pulled away without him.”
What part of speech is “curses”?
“Curses” is an intj.
Is “curses” a common word?
“Curses” is an uncommon word in modern English.
