Cough Definition & Meaning
cough
- noun
- a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
- verb
- exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion; "The smoker coughs all day"
"Cough" in song lyrics
See how cough is used in real songs:
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"And now he lit with his torch, burn diesel and never cough"
9th Prince f/ Shyheim, William Cooper — Sour Diesel -
"Be in your chest like a smoker's cough"
The Alchemist f/ Havoc, J-Hood, Noyd, Styles P — D Block to QB -
"sicker than a sneeze and a common cough"
Armageddon f/ Doo Wop, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E. — It's Over (Remix)
Words that rhyme with cough
Usage tips for "cough"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does cough mean?
- a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion; "The smoker coughs all day"
- What part of speech is cough?
- Cough is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does cough have?
- Cough has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).