cuss out
(chiefly, US, informal, transitive) To berate (someone or something) using profane language; to swear at (someone or something), especially at length.
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(chiefly, US, informal, transitive) To berate (someone or something) using profane language; to swear at (someone or something), especially at length.
“"Cuss out anyone but your cat. How could I forget." He scoffs, jokingly of course.”
“"Cuss out anyone but your cat. How could I forget." He scoffs, jokingly of course.”
— Bluesky· May 2026
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