hiccup


Meanings

  • (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?"
  • breathe spasmodically, and make a sound;
    • "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
  • HICCUP v -CUPED, -CUPING, -CUPS or -CUPPED, -CUPPING, -CUPS to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation


Scrabble Score: 15

hiccup is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

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Words With Friends Score: 18

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