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.”
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Informal: the act of swearing.
"His mother told him to cut out the cussing at the dinner table."
How to use cussing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSwearing — the informal, spoken-word version of "cursing."
When to use it
Informal, mostly spoken rather than written.
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His mother told him to cut out the _____ at the dinner table.
Rhymes for cussing
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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.
