cough and spit

Translations
кашлять и плеваться
The old car would cough and spit before finally starting.
Старая машина кашляла и плевалась, прежде чем наконец завестись.
Definitions
The act of coughing followed by the expulsion of saliva or mucus from the mouth, often associated with clearing the throat or respiratory issues.
Words
spit

verb
плевать
cough

verb
кашлять