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Hiccoughed: meaning, definitions and examples

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hiccoughed

 

[ ˈhɪkʌpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

Hiccoughed is the simple past tense of the verb hiccup, which refers to the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle followed by an abrupt closure of the vocal cords, producing a characteristic sound. Hiccups can be triggered by eating too quickly, consuming carbonated beverages, or sudden changes in temperature. Although often considered a minor annoyance, hiccups can sometimes last for an extended period and may require remedies to alleviate.

Synonyms

hiccuped, hickuped

Examples of usage

  • He hiccoughed after drinking fizzy soda.
  • She hiccoughed during the meeting unexpectedly.
  • After eating too fast, he hiccoughed repeatedly.
  • The child hiccoughed while giggling.
  • She hiccoughed in the middle of her speech.

Translations

Translations of the word "hiccoughed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrotou

🇮🇳 खांसना

🇩🇪 aufstoßen

🇮🇩 bersendawa

🇺🇦 відригнув

🇵🇱 beknął

🇯🇵 げっぷをした

🇫🇷 roté

🇪🇸 eructó

🇹🇷 geğirdi

🇰🇷 트림을 했다

🇸🇦 تجشأ

🇨🇿 odříhl

🇸🇰 odgrgol

🇨🇳 打嗝了

🇸🇮 zapravil

🇮🇸 uppsprettu

🇰🇿 тұтамаланды

🇬🇪 გადატეხა

🇦🇿 qarnı yırğaladı

🇲🇽 eructó

Etymology

The word 'hiccup' originates from the mid-16th century, derived from the earlier form 'hiccuppe'. This phonetic evolution is thought to be onomatopoeic, meaning the word's form imitates the sound associated with the action itself. The distinctive 'hic' sound is represented in various languages, reflecting its intuitive connection to the bodily function. Over time, variations of the spelling and usage emerged, with 'hiccup' becoming the standard term in modern English. Linguistically, it exemplifies how bodily phenomena can shape language development. The frequent occurrence of hiccups and their impact on speech have contributed to the word's common usage in everyday language, often associated with humor or discomfort.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,276, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.