Hiccoughing: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฎโ๐จ
hiccoughing
[ หhษชkสpษชล ]
medical condition
Hiccoughing, or hiccuping, is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle that results in the sudden intake of breath. This intake of air is then abruptly halted by the closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic 'hic' sound. Hiccoughing can occur intermittently and may last for a short duration or an extended period. It can be triggered by various factors, including eating too quickly, consuming carbonated beverages, or experiencing emotional stress.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I started hiccoughing after drinking soda too fast.
- He couldn't stop hiccoughing during the presentation.
- She has been hiccoughing for ten minutes straight.
- He tried to calm his hiccoughing with a glass of water.
Translations
Translations of the word "hiccoughing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น soluรงando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคพเฅ เคเฅเคธ
๐ฉ๐ช Schluckauf
๐ฎ๐ฉ cegukan
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะพัะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ czkawka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท hoquet
๐ช๐ธ hipo
๐น๐ท hฤฑรงkฤฑrฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ธ๊พน์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกkytavka
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกkytavka
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ zvijanje
๐ฎ๐ธ hiksti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะธัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแฎแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑrฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ hipo
Word origin
The word 'hiccough' dates back to the 16th century, originating from the Middle English term 'hikup,' which is an alteration influenced by 'cough.' The term was formed as a combination of the sound made during the action of hiccoughing and the notion of coughing. The spelling has varied over time, but it was standardized as 'hiccough' in English, though it is commonly pronounced and spelled as 'hiccup' in modern usage. This historical development reflects how language evolves, incorporating elements from pronunciation and cultural influences, having drawn parallels between the act of coughing and the involuntary nature of hiccoughing. The nuances in its usage highlight the intersection of language, sound, and physical manifestation of actions.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,232, 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.