Verboticism: Coughlingo
Coughlingo
Created by: toadstool57
Definition: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one's throat
Pronunciation: coff-ling-go
Sentence: David used his large vocabulary of coughlingo, consisting of cough muffled obsenities, to express his thoughts on the opera Jill insisted he attend.
Etymology: cough/lingo, as in language
Points: 764