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cough

Noun

  1. 1

    cough

    A sudden expulsion of air through the throat from the lungs accompanied by a rough sound.

    Korean definition: 폐에서 목구멍을 통해 공기가 거친 소리를 내며 갑자기 터져 나오는 일.

    • I bought and took some cough medicine, but it didn't have much effect.

    • Grandfather coughed so badly from a cold that he eventually even coughed up blood.

  2. 2

    cough

    An intentional ejection of air through the throat to clear the throat or to announce one's presence.

    Korean definition: 목소리를 가다듬거나 인기척을 내기 위해 일부러 목구멍으로 터져 나오게 하는 숨소리.

    • Before her presentation, Jisu coughed to clear her throat.

    • The phlegm stuck in my throat bothered me, so I coughed several times, but it didn't get better easily.