136+ Words that rhyme with cough

Cough is a 1-syllable word with 136 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are scoff, off, trough. Single-syllable words are the backbone of rap and poetry — they punch hard at line endings and pair easily with other one-syllable rhymes.

Definition of cough

noun
  1. 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
  1. exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion; "The smoker coughs all day"

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Examples of "cough" in lyrics

See how cough is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "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)

What do these rhymes mean?

doff
remove; "He doffed his hat"
off
from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete); "ran away from the lion
pilaf
rice cooked in well-seasoned broth with onions or celery and usually poultry or game or shellfish and sometimes tomatoes
scoff
showing your contempt by derision laugh at with contempt and derision
trough
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed) a channel along the eaves or on the

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "cough" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like scoff, off, trough create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with cough?
Words that rhyme with cough include: scoff, off, trough, doff, pilaf, coif, toff, quaff, chekhov, kickoff, and 126 more.
How many syllables does cough have?
Cough has 1 syllable.
How many words rhyme with cough?
There are 136 words that rhyme with cough: 136 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for cough in a song?
The strongest rhymes for cough in songwriting are scoff, off, trough. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with cough?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with cough include scoff, off, trough, doff, pilaf. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: scoff, off; 1-syllable: pilaf, chekhov; 2-syllable: nabokov, metchnikoff. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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