cough
verb/tuˈsiɾ/high
tos·sir
Definition
To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to keep the respiratory passages clear.
The smoke made everyone cough.
She coughed to clear her throat before speaking.
Common collocations
cough loudlycough persistentlystart to coughcough up phlegm
Etymology
Do latim 'tussire'.