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Cuss
/kʌs/noun / verb
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Cuss serves as an informal term for a swear word or profanity, often used to express strong emotions like anger or surprise in everyday speech. As a verb, it means to utter such words, which can add emphasis in casual conversations but may lead to social or professional repercussions in more formal settings.
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A 2017 study in the Journal of Pain found that swearing can boost pain tolerance by up to 40% when people yell out cuss words, suggesting that profanity might have an evolutionary role in helping us cope with physical discomfort. This effect is so reliable that it's been replicated in experiments worldwide, showing how a simple outburst can trigger a natural pain-relief response.
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