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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 or out ):
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
/ ô,ŏ /
- The act of expelling air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material.
Derived Forms
- ˈdzܲ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- dzܲİ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cough1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of cough1
Example Sentences
“That’s the toughest one so far…That one right there, f**k man!” he exclaimed while coughing, gagging and sniffling.
The virus - which can cause a fever, red rash, cough and other symptoms - is associated with a host of complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling and death.
While the US commits 3.7% of its colossal GDP to defence, it's taken the majority of European partners in the transatlantic defence alliance Nato until recently to cough up even 2% of GDP.
Our government right now is a death cough of white supremacy.”
Villagers complained of persistent coughs and eye problems.
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