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Nouns
(n)
hiccup
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hiccough
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singultus
(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?”
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Verbs
(v)
hiccup
,
hiccough
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
“When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water”
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