Hickuped: meaning, definitions and examples
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hickuped
[ ˈhɪkʌpt ]
medical condition
Hiccuped is the past tense of hiccup, which refers to a sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, followed by a rapid closure of the vocal cords that produces a distinctive sound. This reflex can occur due to various reasons, such as eating too quickly, carbonated beverages, or emotional changes. Hiccups are generally harmless and resolve on their own.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He hiccuped after drinking soda too fast.
- She hiccuped loudly during the meeting.
- The child hiccuped from laughing too hard.
Translations
Translations of the word "hickuped" in other languages:
🇵🇹 soluçou
🇮🇳 हिचकी ली
🇩🇪 schluckte
🇮🇩 tersedak
🇺🇦 заїкнувся
🇵🇱 zaksztusił
🇯🇵 しゃっくりした
🇫🇷 a eu un hoquet
🇪🇸 se ahogó
🇹🇷 hıçkırdı
🇰🇷 딸꾹질했다
🇸🇦 اختنق
🇨🇿 zakuckal
🇸🇰 zakuckal
🇨🇳 打嗝了
🇸🇮 zakašljal
🇮🇸 hóstu
🇰🇿 шықырлады
🇬🇪 ხახუნი ჰქონდა
🇦🇿 hıçqırtı etdi
🇲🇽 se ahogó
Etymology
The term 'hiccup' is believed to have originated from the late Middle English term 'hiccuppe', which is a combination of the sound associated with the action and possibly some influence from earlier forms in other languages. The exact onset of the word is difficult to pinpoint, but it has been around since at least the 14th century. The word itself mimics the sound of the action, which is a common trait in many languages for describing certain sounds. Its usage has evolved over centuries, often seen in medical texts and folk remedies, as hiccups were a source of curiosity and sometimes concern among people.