vampire cough
vampire cough · vampire coughs
A cough directed into the crook of one's elbow to avoid the spread of germsA cough directed into the crook of one's elbow to avoid the spread of germs.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)A cough directed into the crook of one's elbow to avoid the spread of germs.
Origin
So called because the resulting pose resembles the stock figure of a vampire using his capSo called because the resulting pose resembles the stock figure of a vampire using his cape over a crooked arm to hide his teeth; see Dracula sneeze.
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Forms
plural: vampire coughs| Singular | vampire cough |
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