COUGH
/kɑf/
5-letter word · 11 Scrabble points · 13 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of COUGH
noun
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A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.
"Behind me, I heard a distinct, dry cough."
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A condition that causes one to cough; a tendency to cough.
"Sorry, I can't come to work today – I've got a nasty cough."
verb
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To push air from the lungs in a quick, noisy explosion.
"I breathed in a lungful of smoke by mistake, and started to cough."
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(sometimes followed by "up") To force something out of the throat or lungs by coughing.
"Sometimes she coughed (up) blood."
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About the word COUGH
Is "COUGH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "COUGH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "COUGH" worth?
In Scrabble, "COUGH" is worth 11 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 13 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 33.
What does "COUGH" mean?
A sudden, usually noisy expulsion of air from the lungs, often involuntary.
Does "COUGH" have any anagrams?
No, "COUGH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.