curse out

B2 informal separable transitive

In simple words

To shout very rude or angry words at someone.

Literal meaning: To curse (use profane language) at someone completely or expressively.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

uncommon

To verbally attack someone with a torrent of swear words and insults out of anger.

"The furious driver rolled down his window and cursed out the cyclist who had cut him off."

Grammar: separable

Usage notes

Used mainly in American English. Implies a heated, emotional outburst of insults and profanity. More intense than simply criticizing someone.

driver referee boss stranger publicly angrily

Base

curse out

I/you/we/they

3rd person

curses out

he/she/it

Past simple

cursed out

yesterday

Past participle

cursed out

have + pp

-ing form

cursing out

continuous

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