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Hiccupped: meaning, definitions and examples

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hiccupped

 

[ หˆhษชk.สŒpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical reaction

Hiccupped is the past tense of 'hiccup', which refers to the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle. This contraction is often followed by the sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing a characteristic sound. Hiccups can occur due to various reasons, including eating too quickly, consuming carbonated beverages, or experiencing sudden changes in temperature. While usually harmless, persistent hiccups can sometimes indicate an underlying health issue.

Synonyms

hickup, suction

Examples of usage

  • He hiccupped after drinking soda too fast.
  • She hiccupped during the movie, causing laughter.
  • After the big meal, he hiccupped several times.

Translations

Translations of the word "hiccupped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น soluรงado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคšเค•เฅ€ เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schluckauf hatte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersedak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ั…ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czkawka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใ‚ƒใฃใใ‚Šใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a eu le hoquet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hicieron un hipo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑรงkฤฑrdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋”ธ๊พน์งˆํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุตูŠุจ ุจุงู„ุฒุบุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zaskoฤil

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zachrฤal

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ—ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zajeฤal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hikkaรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐา›ั‹ั€ั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑltฤฑ etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ se atorรณ

Etymology

The word 'hiccup' is believed to have originated from the Middle English 'hichup', which itself came from an imitation of the sound made during the act of hiccupping. The term likely has roots in onomatopoeia, mimicking the sound produced by the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm. Over time, different languages have developed similar terms to describe this peculiar phenomenon. For example, in Latin, the word 'singultus' refers to a similar condition, indicating that hiccups have been recognized and named in various cultures throughout history. The phenomenon of hiccuping has been studied in medical science, leading to a deeper understanding of its causes and potential remedies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,684, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.