schuss

verb

ˈshu̇s How to pronounce schuss (audio)
ˈshüs
schussed; schussing; schusses

intransitive verb

: to ski directly down a slope at high speed
schuss noun
schusser noun

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The group then schussed back to the village by torch-light, chased by ski patrollers disguised as Bond villains. — Jen Murphy, Robb Report, 8 Feb. 2025 Reeve showed his love for his kids by taking them skiing and schussing to the bottom ahead of them. — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 12 Jan. 2024

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Etymology

schuss, noun, from German Schuss, literally, shot, from Old High German scuz — more at shot

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of schuss was in 1940

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schuss

verb
ˈshu̇s How to pronounce schuss (audio)
ˈshüs
: to ski directly down a slope at high speed
schuss noun
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