Coughtation mark

Coughtation Mark, (Noun) Is the use in text, and in verbal speech, of the word "cough" or by emulating the bodily function of "coughing" to humorously hide and or interject a snarky phrase or comment during conversation, usually meant to possibly annoy one person, while potentially amusing others present or partaking in said conversation.

Female: Does this make my butt look big?
Male: *Cough* thicc AF *Cough*
Female: Did you just say "cough"
Male: Yes, I used Coughtation Marks