hiccups

nounnounverbattested in dialogue

//ˈhɪkəps//
//ˈhɪkʌps//

The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

noun

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Also a form of hiccupplural of hiccup
There were several loud hiccups from the back of the room, and the class erupted in laughter.

noun

1
The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.

verb

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Also a form of hiccupthird-person singular simple present indicative of hiccup
He shakes every time he hiccups.

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hiccups · The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

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