hiccup
15 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #12,081
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Definitions
noun
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
verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/hˈɪkʌp/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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