hic
Hic (intj) means used to imitate the sound of a hiccup, often to suggest that the speaker is drunk. Example: “I'm fine, offisher — hic! — totally fine," he slurred.”
How to use hic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA written stand-in for the actual hiccup sound, often used in comics or dialogue to signal drunkenness.
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"I'm fine, offisher — _____! — totally fine," he slurred.
Etymology
An onomatopoeic word imitating the sharp, involuntary sound of a hiccup.
Rhymes for hic
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What does “hic” mean?
The word “hic” means used to imitate the sound of a hiccup, often to suggest that the speaker is drunk. In plain terms, a written stand-in for the actual hiccup sound, often used in comics or dialogue to signal drunkenness.
How do you pronounce “hic”?
“Hic” is pronounced hihk (/hɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hic” in a sentence?
Here is “hic” used in a sentence: “"I'm fine, offisher — hic! — totally fine," he slurred.”
What part of speech is “hic”?
“Hic” is an intj.