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cough
[kawf, kof]
verb (used without object)
to expel air from the lungs suddenly with a harsh noise, often involuntarily.
(of an internal-combustion engine) to make a similar noise as a result of the failure of one or more cylinders to fire in sequence.
to make a similar sound, as a machine gun firing in spurts.
verb (used with object)
to expel by coughing (usually followed by up orout ).
to cough up phlegm.
noun
the act or sound of coughing.
an illness characterized by frequent coughing.
a sound similar to a cough, a machine gun, or an engine firing improperly.
verb phrase
Slang
to relinquish, especially reluctantly; contribute; give.
to blurt out; state, as by way of making a confession.
After several hours of vigorous questioning by the police, he finally coughed up the information.
cough
/ ɒ /
verb
(intr) to expel air or solid matter from the lungs abruptly and explosively through the partially closed vocal chords
(intr) to make a sound similar to this
(tr) to utter or express with a cough or coughs
slang(intr) to confess to a crime
noun
an act, instance, or sound of coughing
a condition of the lungs or throat that causes frequent coughing
cough
The act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material.
Other Word Forms
- cougher noun
- ˈdzܲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of cough1
Word History and Origins
Origin of cough1
Example Sentences
Chris Robinson, the actor who played Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital” and also introduced America to a classic turn of phrase in a commercial for cough syrup, has died of heart failure.
Remnants of tear gas used by law enforcement during protests Saturday lingered in the air around the building, at times forcing Waters to cough.
With her second serve liable to cough up double faults, and her forehand identified as a weakness, there were debates whether the issues were down to her mentality or technical deficiencies.
A Pasadena resident tested positive for whooping cough after visiting the Kidspace Children’s Museum last week, authorities said.
The first minister met the prime minister last week in London, following disagreements between the pair and Morgan calling on the Sir Keir to "cough up for Wales".
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