Synonymous to WTF. Replace the "F" word with "cuss", ergo, "
what the cuss".
It is an
alternative, and less vulgar phrase for WTF.
First heard in the movie "The
Fantastic Mr. Fox"
Badger:
You're not moving into
the tree house.
Mr. Fox: Like "cuss" I'm not.
Badger: The butcher factories nearby are not safe for you to live near.
Mr. Fox: "WTC" are they gonna do? Blow my house down? Chop the tree down to smithereens?
Badger: Fine, we'll set up a meeting with the real estate agent.
Mr. Fox: Don't you ever "cussing" tell me
what to do again? Do you "cussing" hear me?
Badger: Yes! I "cussing" hear you now get the "cuss" out of my den!