Coughing

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːfɪŋ/

Coughing (noun)

  1. A repeated action where air is pushed out suddenly from the throat, making a short harsh sound.
  2. Short coughs made to clear mucus or irritation from the throat.

Examples

  • The coughing woke everyone up.
  • Her coughing sounded painful.

Coughing (verb)

  1. To push air out suddenly from the throat, producing a short harsh sound, often because of illness or irritation.

Examples

  • I started coughing during the meeting.
  • She kept coughing after the smoke.