COUGH

/kɑf/ ► audio Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. verb exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion.
  2. noun a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages. — synonyms: coughing

Examples

  • “Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough.”
  • “Sorry, I can't come to work today – I've got a nasty cough.”
  • “He was – cough – indisposed.”

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