n. or v. a quick involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis producing a short relatively sharp sound
When i drink to much water I hiccough.
When i drink to much water I hiccough.
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hiccup; singultus;diaphragm spasms
breathe normally
2 syllables
hic-cough
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