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hiccup has definitions from the fields of biology,medicine
1
[ noun ] (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

Synonyms

hiccough

Examples

"how do you cure the hiccups?"

Related terms

symptom reflex

2
[ verb ] breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

Synonyms

hiccough

Examples

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

Related terms

breathe

3
[ noun ] (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

Synonyms

singultus hiccough

Examples

"how do you cure the hiccups?"

Related terms

symptom reflex plural

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Rhymes with

hookup pickup cup teacup checkup linkup shakeup makeup backup lockup breakup markup buttercup

Phonetic and Homophones

HH IH1 K AH0 P

Similar Spelling

hike_up high-up high_up

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