/ Dictionary / Index C curse word: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: curse' word" Pronunciation: [key] a profane or obscene word, esp. as used in anger or for emphasis. any term conceived of as offensive. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. cursed cursive Related Content Daily Word Quiz: ounterfeit Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language