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hiccough

English

  1. 🔊 (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
    “how do you cure the hiccups?”
  2. 🔊 breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
    “When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water”

Similar words

hiccup singultus hiccup