Definitions for HICCUP
ˈhɪk ʌp, -əphic·cup

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hiccup, hiccough, singultusverb

   (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. hiccup, hiccoughverb

   breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

   "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hiccupnoun

   A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

   There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.

2. hiccupnoun

   A minor setback.

   There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results

3. hiccupverb

   To have the hiccups.

4. Etymology: Alteration of earlier hickock, from hic (onamotopoetic) + -ock (diminuitive suffix). Akin to Low German hick, Danish hikke.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hiccup

   A hiccup (scientific name singultus, from a Latin word meaning "to catch one's breath while sobbing"; also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc. Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about a quarter of a second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the "hic" sound. Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts. The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant. A bout of hiccups generally resolves itself without intervention, although many home remedies are often used to attempt to shorten the duration. Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups.

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1. hiccup

   A hiccup is a sudden, involuntary contraction (spasm) of the diaphragm muscle that results in an abrupt closure of the vocal cords which produces a distinctive sound. It can occur individually or in a series, often for no apparent reason, and can be a temporary minor inconvenience or a symptom of an underlying condition.

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1. Hiccup

   A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. In medicine it is known as synchronous diaphragmatic flutter, or singultus, Latin for the act of catching one's breath while sobbing. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc. Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 seconds later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the classic "hic" sound. At the same time, the normal peristalsis of the esophagus is suppressed. Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts. The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant. A bout of hiccups, in general, resolves itself without intervention, although many home remedies are often used to attempt to shorten the duration. Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Hiccup

   hik′up, n. the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, while the glottis is spasmodically closed: the sound caused by this—also, but erroneously, Hic′cough.—v.i. to be affected with hiccup.—v.t. to say with a hiccup:—pr.p. hicc′upping; pa.p. hicc′upped.—adj. Hicc′upy, marked by hiccups. [Imit.; cf. Dut. hik, Dan. hikke, Bret. hik. The spelling hiccough is due to a confusion with cough.]

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of HICCUP in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of HICCUP in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of HICCUP in a Sentence

1. Ian Nakamoto:

   Overall, this is just a normal hiccup.

2. Ioannis Kokkoris:

   The future approach of the Commission in state aid cases may be fine-tuned to adjust to the concerns the court identified, but this hiccup is not going to forestall the drive of Vestager in this area.

3. Martin Cooper:

   It's a minor hiccup. For a 40 year plan to do something, this afternoon's price is just blip.

4. Mark Martiak:

   Greece is always worth paying attention to, but it's a hiccup. I don't see it as anything that makes a difference in the overall market.

5. Paul Martini:

   The current poor state of cyber security has created a phenomenon that causes people to assume every technology hiccup is the result of a hack.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=HICCUP
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hiccup
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiccup
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=HICCUP
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=HICCUP