<p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>To use profanity; curse; swear.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To swear at; curse: He cussed the pedestrian for getting in his way.</li><li>To criticize or reprimand in harsh terms (often followed by out): The coach cussed out the team for losing.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Curse word; oath.</li><li>A person or animal: a strange but likable cuss.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>