Getting 'cussed out' is often called 'blessed out' often, especially out in the country.
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Getting 'cussed out' is often called 'blessed out' often, especially out in the country.
Pronunciation
[BLESS out]
/blɛs aʊt/
Meaning & Usage
- To Scold or Rebuke Sharply (verb phrase)
Used in family or church talk
Mamaw:
Don’t you sass me - I’ll bless you out in front of ever’body.
Papaw:
She’s right, boy - you best hush.
★ A gentler stand-in for "cuss out." Common among older Southerners, especially in polite or churchgoing families. ★
Origin and Etymology
Likely a softened form of "cuss out," influenced by the Southern habit of using "bless" in place of harsher words. The phrase reflects the region’s mix of humor, manners, and moral restraint.
Usage Notes
Used throughout the South and lower Appalachia. Sounds mild, but the meaning is strong - if somebody "blessed you out," you were getting a serious talking-to.
To scold or rebuke sharply - a Southern way to say "cuss out" without the cussin’.
Is it religious?
Not directly, but it reflects the church-influenced politeness of Southern speech.
Do people still say it?
Yes - especially older generations and in rural or churchgoing families.
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Getting 'cussed out' is often called 'blessed out' often, especially out in the country. 
