Hikahos (en. Coughing)

/hikaˈhos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound created by coughing.
The child's cough indicates that he has a cold.
Ang hikahos ng bata ay nagpapakita na siya ay may sipon.
A symptom of illness in the respiratory tract.
Coughing is a common symptom of the flu.
Ang hikahos ay karaniwang sintomas ng trangkaso.
A bout of coughing that can cause distraction.
His relentless coughing is distracting in class.
Ang hikahos niyang walang tigil ay nakakabahala sa klase.

Etymology

Origin from the word 'hika' and 'hos', related to coughing or breathing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coughing for no reason
Coughing that seems to have no reason or cause.
hikahos ng walang dahilan

Related Words

asthma
A breathing condition that causes coughing and wheezing.
hika

Slang Meanings

a person who works hard but gets no good results
No matter what Juan does, he's still broke.
Kahit anong gawin ni Juan, hikahos parin siya sa pera.
saving up for needs but always short
Maria is always broke even though she saves up monthly.
Palaging hikahos si Maria kahit nag-iipon siya monthly.