A productive cough is a more serious when: 1  It produces sputum from the lungs (not postnasal drainage). 2  The sputum is rust-colored or contains bright red blood. 3  It lasts longer than 10 days. 4  It occurs with other symptoms. 5  These may include: 6  Fever and chills. 7  Shortness of breath. 8  Chest pain. 9  Night sweats.
Ahoy (/ÉËhÉÉª/) is a signal word used to signal a ship or boat, stemming from the Middle English cry, 'Hoy!'. The word had fallen into obsolescence before rising from obscurity as the sport of sailing rose in popularity. 'Ahoy' can also be used as a greeting, a warning, or a farewell.
Definition of ploy for English Language Learners. : a clever trick or plan that is used to get someone to do something or to gain an advantage over someone.