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English noun: hiccough | |||
| 1. | hiccough (state) (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 | ||
| Samples | How do you cure the hiccups?. | ||
| Synonyms | hiccup, singultus | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, symptom, unconditioned reflex | ||
| Domain usage | plural, plural form | ||
English verb: hiccough | |||
| 1. | hiccough (body) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound | ||
| Samples | When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water. | ||
| Synonyms | hiccup | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath | ||
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