1 B2 idiomatic informal
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."
separable
curse out
B2 informal separable transitive
To direct a stream of angry, abusive, or profane language at someone.
In plain English
To shout very rude or angry words at someone.
What does "curse out" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To curse (use profane language) at someone completely or expressively.
Actually means
To shout very rude or angry words at someone.
Usage tip
Used mainly in American English. Implies a heated, emotional outburst of insults and profanity. More intense than simply criticizing someone.
Words that pair with "curse out"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
driver referee boss stranger publicly angrily
How to conjugate "curse out"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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