idiom [noun]

Kikohozi cha mbali

Maana (Definition)

A deliberate light cough sounded from a distance to alert someone of company.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

subtle warning throat-clear / discrete signal

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

throat clear

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mlinzi alitoa kikohozi cha mbali kutuonya kwamba boss anakuja."

Translation: The guard gave a subtle warning throat-clear to alert us the boss was coming.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Ishara ya mvua onyosho