vampire cough

informal

(informal) A cough directed into the crook of one's elbow to avoid the spread of germs.

Japanese Meaning

（非公式な用法）感染拡大を防ぐために、咳を肘の内側、すなわち腕の曲がる部分に向けて行う行為

He gave a quick vampire cough into the crook of his elbow before joining the meeting.

彼は会議に参加する前に、肘の内側に向かってさっと咳をしました。

Sense（1）

(informal) A cough directed into the crook of one's elbow to avoid the spread of germs.

vampire coughs

（ plural ）