hiccough meaning

UK /ˈhɪkʌp/ US /ˈhɪkəp/ 2 syllables

hiccough (noun): (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.

hiccough has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and verb.

hiccough as a noun

  1. (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?

    Synonyms: hiccup, singultus

    Type of: symptom, reflex

hiccough as a verb

  1. breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
    • When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water

    Synonyms: hiccup

    Type of: breathe

How to pronounce hiccough

hiccough is pronounced /ˈhɪkʌp/ in British English and /ˈhɪkəp/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HI · words ending in GH · 8-letter words

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