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1. hiccup
noun. ['ˈhɪkəp'] (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
Rhymes with Hiccup
- hiccough
How do you pronounce hiccup?
Pronounce hiccup as ˈhɪkəp.
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Sentences with hiccup
1. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Humans and other mammals hiccup throughout life and even in utero.
2. Noun, singular or mass
You may notice an occasional hiccup"" aria-label="Link to "hiccup""> "hiccup" where it feels like the car missed a beat.
3. Verb, base form
Newborns tend to hiccup often, and this often bothers the parents more than the infant.
Quotes about hiccup
1. I think hiccup cures were really invented for the amusement of the patient's friends.
- Bill Watterson, The Complete Calvin and Hobbes
