hiccough (Meaning)
hiccough (n)
(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
hiccough (v)
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
hiccough (n.)
A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough.
hiccough (v. i.)
To have a hiccough or hiccoughs.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hiccough
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Synonyms:
- interim
- interval
- window
- space
- interlude
- interregnum
- discontinuance
- pause
- gap
- parenthesis
- hiatus
- intermission
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- lapse
- entr'acte
- bumper
- caesura
- interstice
- rest
- suspension
- interspace
- lull
- time lag
- adjournment
- respite
- comma
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hiccough Sentence Examples
- The persistent hiccoughs made it impossible for him to focus on the lecture.
- The sudden hiccough startled her, causing her to spill her coffee.
- After a hearty meal, she experienced a series of uncontrollable hiccoughs.
- The hiccoughs interrupted her conversation, making it difficult to understand what she was saying.
- The hiccoughs subsided after she drank a glass of water and held her breath.
- The relentless hiccoughs prevented her from sleeping soundly.
- The baby's hiccoughs were so loud that they could be heard throughout the house.
- The hiccoughs served as a constant distraction, making it hard to complete her work.
- The doctor prescribed medication to suppress the hiccoughs, but it proved ineffective.
- She tried various remedies, including holding her breath, drinking vinegar, and getting startled, but nothing stopped the persistent hiccoughs.
FAQs About the word hiccough
(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 sympto
lag,discontinuity, interruption, interim,interval, window, space, interlude, interregnum, discontinuance
continuation,continuity, continuity, run, run, continuation, progression,progression, procession, procession
The persistent hiccoughs made it impossible for him to focus on the lecture.
The sudden hiccough startled her, causing her to spill her coffee.
After a hearty meal, she experienced a series of uncontrollable hiccoughs.
The hiccoughs interrupted her conversation, making it difficult to understand what she was saying.
