tinker's cuss
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of tinker's cuss
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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"I don't give a tinker's cuss either way, son," Abramovich told the Italian.
From The Guardian • Dec. 10, 2010
O "Englishman in Paris," do not think That I refer to your amusing book; I write of those who do not care "a tinker's cuss" for look!
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, August 19th 1893 by Various
Because he didn't care what he called a tinker's cuss about being foreman he was made foreman—then, for the same reason, manager.
From The Return of the Prodigal by Sinclair, May
I don’t give a tinker’s cuss what the hotel likes.
From Colorado Jim by Goodchild, George
You dress swell and don’t amount to a tinker’s cuss, yet you’re happy all day long.
From Young Wallingford by Chester, George Randolph
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