Canadian French Meaning of hiccough

Hoquet

Other Canadian French words related to Hoquet

Definitions and Meaning of hiccough in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

hiccough (v)

breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

Webster

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.

Webster

hiccough (v. i.)

To have a hiccough or hiccoughs.

FAQs About the word hiccough

Hoquet

(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

discontinuité,interruption,retard,discontinuation,trou,pause,intérimaire,intermède,entracte,interrègne

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