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    hiccup
    /ˈhɪkʌp/

    noun

    • 1. an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound: "then she got hiccups"
    • 2. a temporary or minor problem or setback: "just a little hiccup in our usual wonderful service"

    verb

    • 1. have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup: "they lay about hiccuping and giggling"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHICCUP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Hiccup is a noun or verb that describes a sudden, explosive release of air from the throat, or a problem that delays or interrupts something. Learn how to pronounce hiccup, see examples of its usage and find translations in different languages.

    • English (US)

      HICCUP meaning: 1. a loud noise that you make in the throat...

    • Simplified

      HICCUP translate: 噪声, 呃逆，打嗝, 问题, （造成短暂延误或中断的）小问题, 呃逆，打嗝....

    • Hiccup: Arabic Translation

      HICCUP translate: يحَوزَق. Learn more in the Cambridge...

    • Hiccup: Polish Translation

      HICCUP translate: czkawka, (drobny) problem, czkawka,...

  3. www.healthline.com › health › hiccupsWhat Causes Hiccups: How to Make Them Stop and More - Healthline

    Nov 22, 2021 · Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that make a sound. Learn about the common causes, home remedies, medications, and complications of hiccups.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › hiccupHiccup Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of HICCUP is a spasmodic inhalation with closure of the glottis accompanied by a peculiar sound. How to use hiccup in a sentence.

  5. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hiccupsHiccups - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 2, 2023 · Hiccups are repeated spasms or sudden movements of the diaphragm that you can't control. The diaphragm is the muscle that separates your chest from your stomach area and plays an important role in breathing. A spasm in your diaphragm causes your vocal cords to suddenly close, producing a "hic" sound.

  6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHiccups, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Apr 12, 2024 · Hiccups are spasms of your diaphragm paired with a “hic” sound as your vocal cords close. They’re usually harmless, but sometimes, you may need treatment to help get rid of hiccups and manage the underlying cause.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHICCUP definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    hiccup in British English. or hiccough (ˈhɪkʌp) noun. 1. a spasm of the diaphragm producing a sudden breathing in followed by a closing of the glottis, resulting in a sharp sound. Technical name: singultus. 2. the state or condition of having such spasms. 3. informal.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishhiccup noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    noun. /ˈhɪkʌp/ (also hiccough) [countable] a sharp, usually repeated, sound made in the throat, that is caused by a sudden movement of the diaphragm and that you cannot control. She gave a loud hiccup. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. Definitions on the go.

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