← Back to cough

cough Etymology Atlas

to exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion, 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. Pro
Full Level B1 →
Word Root Affix
Tap any word to open its Atlas. Pinch to zoom, drag to pan.

cough is a Level B1 word — Pro only

Pro unlocks the Etymology Atlas for levels A2–C2 — plus FSRS-5 spaced repetition, mastery tracking, and the activity dashboard.

Unlock with Pro

Send feedback

Optional — only if you'd like a reply.