(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
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hiccough::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hiccup, singultus |
| Type of | reflex response, symptom, unconditioned reflex, reflex action, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, inborn reflex |
hiccough::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hiccup |
| Type of | breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath |
Examples of hiccough
hiccough
The original pronunciation in all cases except hiccough was the one of lough.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Even during the stockmarket crash of 1929, there was a mere hiccough before prices sailed higher.
From the economist.com
There is no parcel left of land which we have not trampled coal ashes into, nor foreign cities not consumed by the white leprosy of new hotels and the convulsive hiccough of self-satisfaction.
From the matthewoldach.scienceblog.com
- Hiccup: (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
- Hiccup: breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
- A hiccup or hiccough is a contraction of the diaphragm that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the epiglottis to close, creating a "hic" sound.
- Alternative spelling of hiccup; Alternative spelling of hiccup
- (hiccoughs) The hiccups
- A situation where a hand has to throw twice in succession, instead of after an (expected) intervening throw from the other hand. A hand which has a hold for a long time is not hurried when the next prop arrives. ...
