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Booger A large, sticky mass of mucus found in the nose. ■ I had a huge booger in my nose today, but I just picked it out with my finger and threw it away. It was gross!
Coughing The act of producing a violent sound from the throat, usually accompanied by the expulsion of mucus or phlegm. ■ John started coughing uncontrollably after eating the spicy chicken.
Sneeze A sudden, violent contraction of the airways, accompanied by a loud, explosive sound, often followed by the expulsion of mucus from the nose. ■ "I sneezed so hard I almost fell over!"
Spitting The act of forcefully expelling a liquid or mucus from the mouth in a projectile manner. ■ After hearing the joke, John couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of water in laughter.
adenoids A collection of soft, glandular tissue located in the back of the throat. These glands produce mucus which helps to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses from the air we breathe. ■ "I'm sorry, I have really bad adenoids right now. It's like someone is constantly blowing their nose in my face."
goopy adjective: of or pertaining to goop, a sticky, slimey substance often found in nature, such as tree sap, bird droppings, or the mucus produced by certain diseases. ■ "His shoes were so goopy he had to take them off before entering the house."