Hiccupped: meaning, definitions and examples
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hiccupped
[ หhษชk.สpt ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น soluรงado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคฟเคเคเฅ เคฒเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช schluckauf hatte
๐ฎ๐ฉ tersedak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัั ะฝัะฒ
๐ต๐ฑ czkawka
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฃใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท a eu le hoquet
๐ช๐ธ hicieron un hipo
๐น๐ท hฤฑรงkฤฑrdฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ธ๊พน์งํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃุตูุจ ุจุงูุฒุบุทุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zaskoฤil
๐ธ๐ฐ zachrฤal
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅไบ
๐ธ๐ฎ zajeฤal
๐ฎ๐ธ hikkaรฐi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐาัััาัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑltฤฑ etdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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