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hiccough > 2 senses
NOUN1hiccough, hiccup, singultus(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
VERB1hiccough, hiccupBreathe spasmodically, and make a sound
hiccough > noun, state
Meaning(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.
Synonymshiccup, singultus
Usageplural, plural form
Broaderreflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction; symptom
Verbshiccough
hiccough > verb, body
MeaningBreathe spasmodically, and make a sound.
PatternSomebody ----s
Synonymshiccup
Broaderbreathe, take a breath, respire, suspire
Nounshiccough

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