hiccup

Speech parts

1. hiccup - Noun

2. hiccup - Verb

Meaning

(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

breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

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Synonyms

hiccough singultus problem issue failure block difficulty delay catch trouble blow failing barrier fault disadvantage
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Antonyms

amendment addition advantage solution aid benefit
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Hypernyms

breathe reflex symptom respire suspire reflex response

Phrases with the word

conventional hiccup everyday hiccup dinghy hiccup

Examples

how do you cure the hiccups? Source: Internet

When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water Source: Internet

A recent study published in the journal, shows that although there isn’t one specific reason why your baby might hiccup more in the womb, some evidence points to the fact that hiccupping has a purpose in pregnancy. Source: Internet

There has been the occasional hiccup, such as Nathan Cleary’s TikTok gaffe, while Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr are fighting their fines for allegedly breaking social-distance protocols. Source: Internet

It was years later in high school when I recognised her hiccup laugh from across the room. Source: Internet

Mr Fitzgerald said the problems announced on Friday by Revenue were likely to be an administrative hiccup in a small number of cases that employers could easily resolve. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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