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   hiccup

   /ˈhɪkʌp/

   noun

   • 1. an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound: "then she got hiccups"
   • 2. a temporary or minor problem or setback: "just a little hiccup in our usual wonderful service"

   verb

   • 1. have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup: "they lay about hiccuping and giggling"

   Word Origin late 16th century: imitative; the form hiccough arose by association with cough.

   Derivatives

   • 1. hiccupy adjective

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   What does Hiccup mean in English?

   • हिचकी Meaning in English is Hiccup, which is also written as 'Hickī' in Roman. Other Hickī Meanings in English include Hiccough and Singultus etc. Origin of Hiccup Late 16th century: imitative; the form hiccough arose by association with cough.

   Hindi Word हिचकी Hickī Meaning in English, Hiccup Hindi to English

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   Are hiccups common?

   • Hiccups are a not uncommon occurrence that most people experience at some point in their lifetime. The medical term is singultus, which derives from the Latin “singult” meaning ‘to catch one’s breath while sobbing.’ Hiccups result from a sudden and involuntary contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles. What part of speech is hiccups?

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   What causes hiccups?

   • Hiccups can be caused by central nervous system disorders, injury or irritation to the phrenic and vagus nerves, and toxic or metabolic disorders affecting the central or peripheral nervous systems. They may be of unknown cause or may be a symptom of psychological stress. Hiccups often occur after drinking carbonated beverages or alcohol.

   Hiccups | definition of Hiccups by Medical dictionary

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   noun. (UK also hiccough) uk / ˈhɪk.ʌp / us / ˈhɪk.ʌp / hiccup noun (NOISE) Add to word list. [ C usually plural ] a loud noise that you make in the throat without wanting to, caused by a sudden tightening of a muscle just below the chest and usually happening repeatedly. the hiccups [ plural ] a series of hiccups:

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    Pronunciations of 'hiccup' American English: hɪkʌp British English: hɪkʌp. Word forms plural, 3rd person singular present tense hiccups, present participle hiccuping or hiccupping, past tense, past participle hiccuped or hiccupped. Example sentences including 'hiccup' A recent sales hiccup is nothing to panic about.