1. to cough or clear the throat noisily; to hack
Usage: informal; onomatopoetic
2. to spit or expectorate
Usage: informal; vulgar

Examples

• He horked loudly during the quiet library study session.
• The sick child horked and coughed all night.
• She horked up phlegm into a tissue.
• The old man horked and cleared his throat before speaking.
• Don't hork in public—it's rude and unsanitary.