   Cuss OutTo cuss someone out means to scold or verbally lash them - usually in anger. A plainspoken Southern way to describe giving someone a sharp tongue-lashing. #SouthernSayings #Appalachia #DialectandGrammar #Southern #ScoldingandTeasing Hillbilly Dude Says...  If you grew up around here, you'd never used the word 'curse' in your life - we'd say 'cuss you out' instead. Hillbilly Dude Says... If you grew up around here, you'd never used the word 'curse' in your life - we'd say 'cuss you out' instead. Pronunciation[KUHS out] /kʌs aʊt/ Meaning & Usage- To Scold or Reprimand Angrily (verb phrase)
Estel:
He cussed me out for scratchin’ the truck.
Elmer:
Well - sounds like you earned it.★ Often followed by forgiveness. Southern scoldin’s might come loud, but they usually end soft. ★ Origin and EtymologyFrom the Southern and Appalachian pronunciation of "curse." "Cuss out" likely arose in the 1800s, mirroring similar phrases like "chew out" and "tell off." Its polite counterpart "bless out" developed later. Usage NotesStill widely used across the South and beyond. "Cuss" is accepted colloquial speech, though considered informal or rough in tone. | ...
About Created by The Hillbilly Dude, this site is a growing field guide to culture, speech, memory, and meaning - rooted in Appalachia but reaching across the world. Every slang word, saying, accent and story is gathered from first-hand experience and trusted sources. The goal: preserve authentic voices and share them with writers, learners, and culture lovers everywhere - with a little humor thrown in here and there. Read more... |
Slang and folklore change from place to place - this is how I know it. Read the full disclaimer and terms of use →
© Hillbilly Slang | Original audio and content not for reproduction or AI training without permission. Keeping the Mountains Talking 'Til The Cows Come Home