Coughing — synonyms, definition

1. coughing (Noun)

1 synonym
cough
1 definition

coughing (Noun) — A sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, pneumonia or tuberculosis. ex. "a fit of coughing"

1 type of
symptom
3 parts of
respiratory disease respiratory disorder respiratory illness

2. coughing (Verb)

1 definition

coughing (Verb) — Exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion. ex. "The smoker coughs all day"

5 types of
coughing out coughing up expectorating spitting out spitting up
5 types
clearing the throat hacking harrumphing hawking whooping
2 see also
cough out cough up
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