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hiccuped

The correct spelling is hiccuped.

How to pronounce hiccuped

verb

Say it like: Hic-cup-ed

The correct spelling is hiccuped. To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups. For example: ""I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped."

Usage Examples

"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.

The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
  2. 2.To say with a hiccup.
  3. 3.To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.

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