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
- (usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
- 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
- hiccoughs
- hickups
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include singultus, hiccough, hiccupper, hickup, hicket, hiccuper.
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