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cough verb (coughed, coughing) 1 intrans to expel air, mucus, etc from the throat or lungs with a rough sharp noise. 2 intrans said of an engine, etc: to make a similar noise. 3 to express with a cough. noun 1 an act or sound of coughing. 2 a condition of lungs or throat causing coughing.

cough something up to bring up mucus, phlegm, blood, etc by coughing.

cough up slang to provide (money, information, etc), especially reluctantly.