Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tussi
noun
/ˈtʌsi/
Definition
A colloquial term often used as a playful or affectionate reference to a cough or a cold, primarily in informal contexts.
Examples
- After spending time outside in the cold, I had a little tussi that wouldn’t go away.
- He made a funny noise every time he had a tussi, making everyone laugh.
Meaning
In a casual sense, ‘tussi’ can refer to symptoms of a cough or the act of coughing itself, especially when discussing a minor ailment.
Synonyms
- cough
- hack
- throat irritation
