hiccup

[ˈhɪkəp]

hiccup Definition

  • 1a sudden, involuntary contraction (spasm) of the diaphragm muscle
  • 2a sound made by the sudden contraction of the diaphragm

Using hiccup: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hiccup" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He had a bad case of hiccups after drinking too much soda.

  • Example

    The baby's hiccups were so loud that everyone in the room could hear them.

  • Example

    I always get hiccups when I eat too fast.

hiccup Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hiccup

Phrases with hiccup

  • have the hiccups

    to experience a series of hiccups

    Example

    She couldn't stop laughing because she had the hiccups.

  • a remedy or treatment for hiccups

    Example

    Drinking water upside down is a popular hiccup cure.

  • the involuntary reflex that causes hiccups

    Example

    The hiccup reflex is controlled by the phrenic nerve.

Origins of hiccup

from Old English 'hiccian', imitative of the sound

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Summary: hiccup in Brief

A 'hiccup' [ˈhɪkəp] is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, often causing a sound. It can be caused by various factors, such as eating too fast or drinking carbonated beverages. The phrase 'have the hiccups' refers to experiencing a series of hiccups, and 'hiccup cure' denotes a remedy or treatment for hiccups.