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hic·cup [or] hic·cough
 hiccup [or] hiccough
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- pronunciation:
- hI
kuhp
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sudden uncontrolled taking in of breath that is also stopped very quickly. A squeaking sound is often produced along with it. A hiccup is caused when the muscles used to breathe tighten up.
The baby made a loud hiccup and we all laughed. |
| definition 2: |
(plural) the state of having one hiccup after another.
He gets the hiccups whenever he drinks soda. |
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verb |
| inflections: |
hiccups, hiccoughs, hiccupping, hiccoughing, hiccupped, hiccoughed |
| definition: |
to make a hiccup or the sound of one.
She hiccupped so loud everyone turned to look. |
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