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| NOUN | 1 | hiccup, hiccough, singultus | (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound |
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| VERB | 1 | hiccup, hiccough | Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound |
| Sounds | hhih'kahp |
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| Rhymes | archbishop, backup, bishop, and 63 more rhymes in ahp... |
| 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. |
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| Examples | "how do you cure the hiccups?" |
| Synonyms | hiccough, singultus |
| Usage | plural, plural form |
| Broader | reflex, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction; symptom |
| Verbs | hiccup |
| Meaning | Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound. |
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| Pattern | Somebody ----s |
| Examples | "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water" |
| Synonyms | hiccough |
| Broader | breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire |
| Nouns | hiccup |
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