outswear

verb

out·swear ˌau̇t-ˈswer

outswore ˌau̇t-ˈswȯr

; outsworn ˌau̇t-ˈswȯrn

; outswearing

transitive verb

: to outdo or surpass in swearing : to use profane or obscene language more than

[General George S.] Patton, who could outswear a mule skinner, swore at all times as if he were in a stag poker game.—

Stephen E. Ambrose

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of outswear was in 1598

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“Outswear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outswear. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.

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