hoquet — meaning in English

English meaning

• hiccup noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
• hiccups 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.

Senses

hoquet is used for these senses in English:

• hiccup A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
• hiccups (usually, _, with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

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.

hiccups — full definition

1. 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.
2. noun A small, temporary problem or interruption in an otherwise smooth process.

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