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Definition of Hiccough

1. Verb. Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound. "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"

2. 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. "How do you cure the hiccups?"

Definition of Hiccough

1. n. A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough.

2. v. i. To have a hiccough or hiccoughs.

Definition of Hiccough

1. Noun. (alternative spelling of hiccup) ¹

2. Verb. (dated) (alternative spelling of hiccup) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hiccough

1. to hiccup [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: hiccup

Medical Definition of Hiccough

1. A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough. Alternative forms: hickup or hiccup. Origin: OE. Hickup, hicket, hickock; prob. Of imitative origin; cf. D. & Dan. Hik, Sw. Hicka, Armor. Hak, hik, W. Ig, F. Hoquet. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hiccough

hibernations hibernator hibernators hibernoma hibiscus hibiscuses hibonite hibonites hic hic Rhodus, hic salta

hicatee hicatees hiccatee hiccatees hiccory hiccough (current term) hiccough nut hiccoughed hiccoughing hiccoughs

hiccup hiccup nut hiccuped hiccuping hiccuplike hiccupped hiccupping hiccups hiccupy hick

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