hiccups
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Noun — A series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound.
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What does “hiccups” mean?
The word “hiccups” means a series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound. In plain terms, the little involuntary "hic!" spasms you get after eating too fast or laughing hard — or, more loosely, any minor snag in a plan.
How do you pronounce “hiccups”?
“Hiccups” is pronounced HIH-kuhps (/ˈhɪkəps/ in IPA).
How do you use “hiccups” in a sentence?
Here is “hiccups” used in a sentence: “He drank a glass of water upside down to try to cure his hiccups.”
What part of speech is “hiccups”?
“Hiccups” is a noun.
How many meanings does “hiccups” have?
“Hiccups” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound.