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hiccups Definition and Meaning in English (hiccups definition)

noun
Synonyms:spasmtwitch
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Hiccups definition: A series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a characteristic sound.

Definitions of Hiccups

  1. 1noun

    A series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a characteristic sound.

  2. 2noun

    A minor problem or setback that causes a temporary delay or difficulty.

Example Sentences

casual

“He couldn't stop his hiccups after drinking cold water too quickly.”

business

“The project hit a minor hiccup, but we quickly resolved it.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivehiccup
past tensehiccuped
present participlehiccuping
nounhiccup

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Hiccups definition: A series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a characteristic sound.
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'Hiccups' translates to 'hiccups' in English. Hiccups definition: A series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a characteristic sound.
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