hiccup
(hic-cup)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. and
verb. a sudden; involuntary contraction of the diaphragm when it begins to allow air into the lungs only to have the glottis suddenly close; producing an abrupt sound
verb. a sudden; involuntary contraction of the diaphragm when it begins to allow air into the lungs only to have the glottis suddenly close; producing an abrupt sound
Example Sentence
I hiccup when I eat to fast.
Synonyms
hiccough; breathe; take a breath; respire
Antonyms
sneeze
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Rhymes
- hiccup