ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hiccups

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhɪkəps/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hiccups is a noun meaning plural of hiccup.

Meaning

plural of hiccup.

More Meanings

  1. (usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
  2. third-person singular simple present indicative of hiccup

Example Sentences

He shakes every time he hiccups.
He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.
There were several loud hiccups from the back of the room, and the class erupted in laughter.

Word Forms

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include singultus, hiccough, hiccupper, hickup, hicket, hiccuper.

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