hiccup in Latin
hiccup in Latin is singultus, singulto — hiccup means an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
hiccup in Latin
singultus
A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
singulto
(intransitive) To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
What does "hiccup" mean?
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noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
"He got the hiccups after drinking his soda too fast."
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noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
"There was a minor hiccup in the schedule, but the event still went smoothly."
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verb To make the sound of a hiccup.
"She hiccupped through the entire meeting, much to her embarrassment."
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.
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "hiccup" in Latin?
"hiccup" in Latin is singultus, singulto. 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 Latin, "hiccup" is singultus, singulto.
Are there other ways to say "hiccup" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "hiccup": singultus, singulto.
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