hoesten — meaning in English

English meaning

• cough verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.

Senses

hoesten is used for these senses in English:

• cough A bout of repeated coughing (verb sense 2.1); also, a medical condition that causes one to cough.
• cough Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.

cough — full definition

1. verb To force air out of the lungs suddenly and noisily, often to clear the throat or airway.
2. verb Informal, often "cough up": to hand over money or information reluctantly.
3. noun The act or sound of coughing, or a condition that causes repeated coughing.

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