cough

US /kɑːf/

UK /kɑːf/

1.

expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound

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He started to cough uncontrollably during the meeting.

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The smoke made her cough.

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hack clear one's throat

1.

an act or sound of coughing

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He gave a short, dry cough.

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She tried to suppress a cough.

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hack bark

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