Search Result:hiccough
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋhIkʌp,-kәp 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˊhikʌp 〕
Overview of noun hiccough
The noun hiccough has 1 sense
- hiccup, hiccough, singultus -- ((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?")
Overview of verb hiccough
The verb hiccough has 1 sense
- hiccup, hiccough -- (breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water")