Hickups: meaning, definitions and examples

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hickups

 

[ หˆhษชkษ™ps ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Hiccups, also known as singultus, are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle that occur in a repeated spasmodic manner. These contractions are followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, producing the characteristic 'hic' sound. Hiccups can occur for a variety of reasons, including overeating, consuming carbonated beverages, or sudden changes in temperature. While they are usually harmless and temporary, persistent hiccups can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Synonyms

singultus, spasms

Examples of usage

  • After eating too quickly, I got the hiccups.
  • He couldn't stop hiccuping during the meeting.
  • She tried holding her breath to get rid of the hiccups.

Translations

Translations of the word "hickups" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fases

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคšเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schluckauf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sendawa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะธะบะฐะฒะบะฐ

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 ุฒุบุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกkytavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกkytavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰“ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hihanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hikkup

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hฤฑรงqฤฑrtฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hipo

Word origin

The word 'hiccup' is derived from the early 19th century, originating from the dialectal form 'hickup,' which was likely influenced by the sound produced during a hiccup. The term has roots in Middle English, with connections to the word 'hik,' which is an alteration of the word 'hiccup.' It reflects the onomatopoeic nature of the sound itself. Throughout history, hiccups have been a subject of curiosity among physicians and the general public. Ancient cultures often considered them to have medicinal significance, while modern medical understanding has explored the physiological mechanisms behind this common phenomenon. Hiccups are experienced by humans and can occasionally occur in other animals, leading to research into the neurological triggers that cause them.