Standard Lemma guide

curses

intj · noun · verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • General-American: /ˈkɝsɪz/
  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈkɜːsɪz/
  • rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)sɪz
  • CMU ARPABET: K ER1 S IH0 Z Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

intj

Meaning 1

Expression of annoyance or frustration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK, dated, humorous

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

plural of curse

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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3

verb

Meaning 3

third-person singular simple present indicative of curse

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

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History

Etymology

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