noun

cussing

KUH-sihng

Cussing (noun) means Informal: the act of swearing. Example: “His mother told him to cut out the cussing at the dinner table.”

noun

Informal: the act of swearing.

"His mother told him to cut out the cussing at the dinner table."

How to use cussing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSwearing — the informal, spoken-word version of "cursing."

When to use it

Informal, mostly spoken rather than written.

cussings plural

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His mother told him to cut out the _____ at the dinner table.

fussing

What does “cussing” mean?

The word “cussing” means informal: the act of swearing. In plain terms, swearing — the informal, spoken-word version of "cursing.".

How do you pronounce “cussing”?

“Cussing” is pronounced KUH-sihng (/ˈkʌsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “cussing” in a sentence?

Here is “cussing” used in a sentence: “His mother told him to cut out the cussing at the dinner table.”

What part of speech is “cussing”?

“Cussing” is a noun.