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curses

British  
/ ˈkɜːsɪz /

interjection

  1. facetious an expression of disappointment or dismay

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Mr. James also has a challenging role as the crusty salt who curses “dat ole davil sea” almost as many times as Hickey drones on about “pipe dreams” in “The Iceman Cometh.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

In the spirit of not inviting any extra curses this week, we take him at his word.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

As quickly as possible, the crew wrapped up their ill-gotten gains and made for the exit as the four guardians wailed pleas and threats and curses behind them.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024

Laughing madly and yelling strange curses, he swayed to and fro skillfully as horse and wagon clattered off down the road into the night.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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