cough down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To drown out (a person attempting to speak) by coughing deliberately.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cough down” mean?
To drown out (a person attempting to speak) by coughing deliberately.
Is “cough down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.