[Cough cough] Crossword Clue

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[Cough cough] Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.

Hint 2: Clue Definition

COUGH (noun)
1. a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
COUGH (verb)
1. exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion

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