American English
/ˈkʰɚ.sɪŋ/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of curse
In everyday English, cursing usually means saying offensive words. The magic meaning is mainly used in stories.
The activity of saying offensive words, especially when someone is angry or in pain.
Practice out loudThe activity of saying offensive words, especially when someone is angry or in pain.
I don't want any cursing at the dinner table.
There's too much cursing in that movie.
As a noun, cursing means the activity, not one offensive word.
It means saying offensive words, especially when you are angry or in pain.
She was cursing at the driver.
He kept cursing after he hurt his hand.
It means using magic words or power to cause harm or bad luck to someone or something.
The witch was cursing the prince.
They believed someone was cursing the house.
an offensive word
Please do not use curse words at work.
to use magic to cause harm or bad luck to someone or something
The legend says that a witch put a curse on the castle.
something with both good and bad effects
Being famous can be a blessing and a curse.
Drop the final e before -ing: cursing, not curseing.