cussed out
Got profanely scolded
Cussed out means verbally attacked with profanity, thoroughly berated using curse words: He got cussed out by his boss for showing up late.
The phrase emphasizes both the intensity of the scolding and its vulgar content.
To cuss someone out is to let them have it with both barrels—loud, angry, and obscene.
- swearingProfane speech or vows
- four-letter wordsBrief vulgar expressions
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- told offScolded for wrongdoing
- angerIntense hostile emotion
lost their temper · insult · expletive · profanity · confrontation · taboo language · shout · invective · dress down · tirade · tongue-lashing · rant · slang · diatribe · yell · scold · read the riot act · laid into
verbal treatment
cussed outpraised
Expressed approval of
complimented · lauded · commended · applauded · congratulated
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