cuss out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: curse out
Meaning · English
To berate (someone or something) using profane language; to swear at (someone or something), especially at length.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[A]fter winning a berth on the U.S. Davis Cup team, he was dropped from the competition for the ungentlemanly way in which he cussed out a ball boy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cuss out” mean?
To berate (someone or something) using profane language; to swear at (someone or something), especially at length.
Is “cuss out” formal or informal?
cuss out is generally informal.