word
Hiccup
HIH-kuhp
/ˈhɪkʌp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hiccup
Dictionary meaning
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound.
Examples
- When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water.
Synonyms: hiccough, singultus
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