Whooping Cough

Pronunciation: /ˈhuːpɪŋ kʌf/

Definitions of whooping cough

noun a highly contagious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract characterized by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath

Example Sentences

A1 My baby cousin had whooping cough.

A2 The doctor diagnosed the child with whooping cough.

B1 The outbreak of whooping cough in the community was concerning.

B2 Vaccination is essential to prevent the spread of whooping cough.

C1 The whooping cough vaccine has been proven to be effective.

C2 The whooping cough epidemic was declared a public health emergency.

Examples of whooping cough in a Sentence

formal The outbreak of whooping cough in the community has prompted health officials to recommend vaccination for all residents.

informal I heard that Sarah's baby was diagnosed with whooping cough, poor thing.

slang Whooping cough is going around the school, so make sure you wash your hands and cover your mouth when you cough.

figurative The whooping cough of misinformation spread quickly through social media, causing panic and confusion.

Grammatical Forms of whooping cough

• past tense: whooped
• plural: whooping coughs
• comparative: more whooping
• superlative: most whooping
• present tense: whoops
• future tense: will whoop
• perfect tense: have whooped
• continuous tense: is whooping
• singular: whooping cough
• positive degree: whooping
• infinitive: to whoop
• gerund: whooping
• participle: whooped

Origin and Evolution of whooping cough

First Known Use: 1678 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'whooping cough' originated from the sound made by individuals infected with the disease, which resembles a whooping sound during coughing fits.

Evolution of the word: Originally called 'hooping-cough', the term evolved to 'whooping cough' in the 19th century as medical understanding of the disease improved.