yskintä — meaning in English

English meaning

• coughing noun The act of forcing air from the lungs repeatedly, usually due to irritation or illness.
• hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.

Senses

yskintä is used for these senses in English:

• coughing A cough; the act of coughing.
• hiccup (informal) A minor obstacle or setback.

hiccup — full definition

1. noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
2. noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
3. verb To make the sound of a hiccup.

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