n. and v. 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
I hiccup when I eat to fast.
I hiccup when I eat to fast.
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What caused the old lady to hiccup and giggle?
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What was Mama's second hiccup cure?
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hiccough; breathe; take a breath; respire
sneeze
2 syllables
hic-cup
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