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