hiccoughing

Meanings

• Noun

  An involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, causing a sudden intake of air and a hiccup-like sound.

  - "He had a fit of hiccoughing after eating the pickle."
  - "The baby's hiccoughing subsided after a few minutes."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hiccoughing
hiccup , ripple , nipple , grapple , muddle , ruffle , bubble , trouble

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Variants

List of all variants of hiccoughing that leads to same result
hiccough , hiccoughed , hiccoughing , hiccoughs , hiccup , hiccuped , hiccuping , hiccupped , hiccupping , hiccups

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'hiccoughing' comes from the Old English word 'hiccup,' which means 'a catch in the breath.'

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest bout of hiccoughing is held by Steve Brann, who had hiccoughs for 48 hours straight.

2. Hiccoughing can occur during sleep and can sometimes wake a person up.

3. Hiccoughing is more common in infants and young children than in adults.

4. Hiccoughing is not a sign of illness or a medical condition, but rather a normal physiological response.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hiccup reflex: The hiccup reflex is a complex neurological response that involves the brain, diaphragm, and intercostal muscles.

2. Treatment for hiccoughing: There are several methods to treat hiccoughing, including swallowing a large sip of water, holding your breath, and applying pressure to the abdomen.

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Culture

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Hiccoughing is a common physiological phenomenon that has been the subject of various cultural expressions, such as the rhyme 'hiccup, hiccup, drink up some water, hiccup, hiccup, feel better.'

How to Memorize "hiccoughing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the contraction of the diaphragm causing the sudden intake of air and the resulting hiccup-like sound.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hiccoughing' with the sensation of a sudden intake of breath and a hiccup-like sound.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hiccups Happen Here: Hiccups Halt Hunger' to remember the cause and solution for hiccoughing.

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