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hiccup in Afrikaans

hiccup in Afrikaans is hik — hiccup means an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

hiccup in Afrikaans

hik
noun
spasm of the diaphragm

What does "hiccup" mean?

  1. noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
    "He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast."
  2. noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
    "There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly."
  3. verb To make the sound of a hiccup.
    "She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment."
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hiccup in a sentence

  • He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast.
  • There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly.
  • The launch went well apart from a small technical hiccup.
  • She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment.

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What is "hiccup" in Afrikaans?

"hiccup" in Afrikaans is hik. hiccup means: An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

How do you use "hiccup" in a sentence?

Example: "He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast." In Afrikaans, "hiccup" is hik.

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