word
Cough
Kahf
/ˈkɑːf/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
cough
Dictionary meaning
A sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages.
Examples
- The smoker coughs all day.
Synonyms: coughing
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