scuse

/skuːz/

Definitions

1. noun

a polite expression used to excuse or apologize for something, especially when it is unavoidable or unavoidable at the moment

“Sorry, I’ll have to scuse myself and take this call”

2. verb

to excuse or apologize for something, especially when it is unavoidable or unavoidable at the moment

“I’m going to scuse you from work for today”

Synonyms

  • apologize
  • excuse

Antonyms

  • demand
  • require