i., f., bak. hiccup

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hiccough
Alternative spelling of hiccup
A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough
dated, alternative spelling of hiccup
To have a hiccough or hiccoughs
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
{i} involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and throat muscles accompanied by an abrupt sound (also hiccup)
{f} make a hiccoughing noise; suffer from an attack of hiccoughs (spasmodic inhalation accompanied by an abrupt sound)
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
i., f., bak. hiccup
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