Hiccup: meaning, definitions and examples
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hiccup
[ หhษชkสp ]
medical condition
A hiccup is a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle. This causes a quick, involuntary inhalation that is then interrupted by the closure of the vocal cords, producing the classic 'hic' sound.
Examples of usage
- The baby had a cute little hiccup after drinking her milk.
- She couldn't stop the hiccups no matter what she tried.
informal use
In informal language, a hiccup refers to a small problem or obstacle that temporarily interrupts progress or causes a delay.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| hiccup |
Use this word for minor, temporary problems that are easily fixed. It's often used in casual or informal situations.
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| obstacle |
Use this word when describing a barrier or challenge that must be overcome. It often implies something more significant or difficult than a 'hiccup' or 'issue'.
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| issue |
This word is suitable for any problem or concern, especially when discussing more formal or serious matters. It's appropriate in both professional and personal contexts.
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Examples of usage
- We encountered a small hiccup in the project timeline.
- Don't worry, it's just a minor hiccup that we can easily overcome.
Translations
Translations of the word "hiccup" in other languages:
๐ต๐น soluรงo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฟเคเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schluckauf
๐ฎ๐ฉ cegukan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะธะบะฐะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ czkawka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท hoquet
๐ช๐ธ hipo
๐น๐ท hฤฑรงkฤฑrฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ธ๊พน์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกkytavka
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤkanie
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kolcanje
๐ฎ๐ธ hiksti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษyimษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ hipo
Etymology
The word 'hiccup' originated in the late 16th century, imitating the sound of the act itself. It is believed to be of imitative origin, like many onomatopoeic words. The medical condition of hiccups has been recognized for centuries, with various remedies and superstitions associated with them.