coughing

US /ˈkɔːfɪŋ/

UK /ˈkɔːfɪŋ/

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expel air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound.

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He started coughing uncontrollably.

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The smoke made her cough.

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hack bark

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an act or sound of coughing.

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He gave a short, dry cough.

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I heard a faint coughing sound from the next room.

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hack bark

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