Cougher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkɒfə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cougher is a noun meaning A person who coughs.
Meaning
A person who coughs.
Example Sentences
A frequent cougher in a church sets nearly the whole congregation to coughing.
In New York and Chicago, laws were passed making it illegal to sneeze or cough in public without using a handkerchief. Police dutifully hauled sneezers and coughers to court, where they were given stiff fines.
The widow turned her usually unemotional face to the cougher, and the concern on her countenance showed that the innuendo of the reverend alarmist had reached even her. But the organist's pretty eyes had forestalled her, and the glance she sent to the cougher said plainly: 'You want my care and attention.'
Word Forms
- coughers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cusser, scoffer, coker, gossiper, kvetcher, huffer.
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