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1. (n.) hiccup
a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp sound.
2. hiccup
Usu., hiccups. the condition of having such spasms.
3. (v.i.) hiccup
to make the sound of a hiccup:
The motor hiccuped.
4. hiccup
to have the hiccups.
Etymology: (1570–80; alter. of hocket, hickock, of imit. origin; akin to LG hick)
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1. (verb) hiccup, hiccough, singultus
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
"how do you cure the hiccups?"
2. (verb) hiccup, hiccough
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
"When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
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1. (noun) hiccup
a repeated and uncontrollable sound from your chest
I always get the hiccups when I eat too quickly.; He hiccuped loudly.
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. hiccup
A spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sudden inhalation followed by rapid closure of the glottis which produces a sound.
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