cursin'

Speaking blue words

Cursin' is the pronunciation spelling of cursing, representing how the word sounds in casual or regional speech when the final g is dropped.

It means swearing or uttering profanities: Quit your cursin' in front of the children.

The spelling often signals Southern or rural American dialect in dialogue.

profanity

swearin'

Uttering oaths or profanity

cussin'Speaking profane words
foul-mouthedUsing crude language habitually
blue streakSwift or ceaseless flow

expletives · four-letter words · blasphemy · obscenities · dirty mouth · potty mouth · f-bombs · cuss words · bad language · vulgar

hexing

voodoo

Folk magic, often Caribbean

hoodooFolk magic tradition
rootworkFolk magic using plants
evil eyeHarm-dealing gaze, supposedly

malediction · black magic · crossed · mojo · whammy · damnation · blight · affliction · enchantment · sorcery

religious

damning

Proving guilt conclusively

condemningExpressing severe disapproval
smitingHitting with force
wrathfulExtremely angry

hellfire · brimstone · damnation · anathema · excommunication · divine punishment · eternal torment · casting out · forsaking · judgment

frustration

muttering

Quiet, unclear speech

hollerin'Loud vocal calling
tantrumUncontrolled display of frustration
outburstSudden emotional release

seething · hot under collar · worked up · beside oneself

Opposites

SPEECH ACT (profane vs. sacred/polite)

cursin'blessing

Prayer seeking divine favor

praying · praising · complimenting · extolling · lauding

INVOCATION (harm vs. benefit)

cursin'blessing

Prayer seeking divine favor

benediction · prayin · praying · anointing · consecrating

Phrases

cursing GodProfane speech against deity

Family

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Known to kids · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG