 hiccough |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (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: | hiccup | |
| Examples: | "how do you cure the hiccups?" |
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| Related terms: | symptom reflex | |
| 2. | [ verb ] breathe spasmodically, and make a sound | |
| Synonyms: | hiccup | |
| Examples: | "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water" |
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| Related terms: | breathe hiccup | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (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: | singultus hiccup | |
| Examples: | "how do you cure the hiccups?" |
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| Related terms: | symptom reflex plural hiccup | |
| Similar spelling: |
Hickox Hickok hickock |
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