hiccoughed

Meanings

• Noun

  An involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, causing a sudden intake of air and a characteristic sound.

  - "After eating too quickly, she experienced a hiccup."
  - "The baby's hiccups often kept him awake at night."

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Variants

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hiccough , hiccoughed , hiccoughing , hiccoughs , hiccup , hiccuped , hiccuping , hiccupped , hiccupping , hiccups

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Etymology

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Originally 'hiccup' comes from the Old English word 'hiccupan', which means 'to catch in the throat'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest recorded hiccup fit is 43 minutes and 42 seconds.

2. Hiccups can be cured by holding your breath, swallowing a spoonful of sugar, or having someone scare you.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hiccup reflex: A reflex action of the body that causes the hiccups, typically triggered by swallowing air or eating too quickly.

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Culture

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In literature, hiccups have been used as a symbol of unease or discomfort, such as in Mark Twain's 'The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County'.

How to Memorize "hiccoughed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the sudden contraction of the diaphragm and intake of air to remember the definition of hiccup.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the sound of hiccups with the sensation of a sudden intake of air to help remember the definition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hiccups Happen Here' to remember the definition of hiccups: H - Hiccup is a sound, I - It's caused by a spasmodic contraction, C - Of the diaphragm and intercostal muscles, C - Causing a sudden intake of air, U - Unexpectedly, P - Producing a characteristic sound.

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