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Rarehiccups
The correct spelling is hiccups.
How to pronounce hiccups
/ˈhɪkəps/
nounIPA: /ˈhɪkəps/
Say it like: Hic-cup-s
The correct spelling is hiccups. A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound. For example: "There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter."
Usage Examples
“There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.”
“There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.”
“"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
- 2.(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.
- 3.A minor setback.
- 4.(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.
verb
- 1.To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
- 2.To say with a hiccup.
- 3.To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.
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