Throat clearer
A previous manager of mine used to clear his throat, by gurgling out a Ron Burgundy-esque groan, usually every two to three minutes.

There was no coughing or the first sign of phlegm, just a ‘grrrrr’ or ‘mnnnn’ sound.

He was also the most boring person I’ve ever had the displeasure to meet. A post in last week’s question reminded me of him as he also left massive pauses between some of his sentences.

I bumped into him in Sainsburys once with his friend ‘Tom’ (name changed) who he informed me was playing pool with him later on that day. Tom was about 12 years old and the other guy was well into his 50s.

So possibly a throat clearing, boring nonce.
(Deskbound You insignificant speck of dust, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 16:12, 3 replies)

Two or three minutes?
When I used to commute by train, there would be this bloke on one particular train who would try and clear his throat and go "mmm-hmm" every two or three seconds instead of having a proper hack. For the whole 25-30 minute journey.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Thu 4 Oct 2012, 20:49, closed)

And you didn't
Murder him?

Hats off sir.
(Deskbound You insignificant speck of dust, Fri 5 Oct 2012, 9:43, closed)

It was the reason I'd avoid that particular train.
Good excuse to hang around the pub for another half hour, too.
( The Mock TurtIe ™ --- Thinks you are a cunt, on, Fri 5 Oct 2012, 17:10, closed)