Hiccoughing: meaning, definitions and examples

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hiccoughing

 

[ หˆhษชkสŒpษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

gulp, hiccup, snore

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soluรงando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคพเฅ…เคŸเฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schluckauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cegukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะบะพั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czkawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ƒใฃใใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hoquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑรงkฤฑrฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ธ๊พน์งˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููˆุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkytavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkytavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvijanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hiksti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒฎแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑrฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.