Words that rhyme with cough

Cough is a 1-syllable word with 136 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are blastoff, coif, doff. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.

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"

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?

blastoff
the launching of a missile or spacecraft to a specified destination
coif
the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair) a skullcap worn by nuns under a veil or by soldiers under a
doff
remove; "He doffed his hat"
falloff
a noticeable deterioration in performance or quality; "the team went into a slump"; "a gradual slack in output
layoff
the act of laying off an employee or a work force

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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 blastoff, coif, doff create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

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