Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cussword
noun
/ˈkəsˌwərd/
Definition
A word that is considered offensive or rude; a profanity.
Examples
- “After stubbing his toe, he let out a cussword that shocked everyone in the room.”
- “Some cusswords are so common that they have lost their shock value.”
- “She was careful not to use any cusswords in front of her grandmother.”
Meaning
Cussword refers to any word that is deemed disrespectful or inappropriate, often used in anger or frustration.
Synonyms
- profanity
- swear word
- curse
- expletive
- obscenity
