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hiccough

/ hiccough /
noun/verb

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
(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?"
Type of:
reflex instinctive reflex innate reflex
Derived:
hiccup
Domain:
plural plural form
verb Sense 2
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
"When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
Type of:
breathe take a breath respire
Derived:
hiccup singultus
Usage Patterns:
Somebody ----s something
Semantic Complexity
98%
Sense Count
2
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
9
Times Searched
2
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reflex instinctive reflex innate reflex breathe take a breath respire