hiccup

Meanings

• Noun

  An involuntary spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, causing a sudden interruption of breathing and a characteristic sound.

  - "I had a hiccup after drinking soda too quickly."
  - "The baby had a hiccup during feeding."
  - "He finished his meal without a single hiccup."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɪkəp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=813813"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hiccup
tickle , picket , stirrup , nipple

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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The word 'hiccup' comes from the Old English word 'hiccupan', which means 'to catch in the throat'. It is also related to the Middle Dutch word 'hikcupelen' and the German word 'hikcupfen'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest hiccup fit is held by Steve Martin, who had hiccups for six minutes and twenty seconds.

2. Hiccups are more common in men than in women.

3. Hiccups can be induced by tickling the throat or by swallowing a large amount of liquid quickly.

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Related Concepts

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1. Belching: Both hiccups and belching are related to the digestive system and involve the contraction of the diaphragm.

2. Gulping: Gulping is a quick swallowing of a large amount of food or liquid, which can cause hiccups.

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Culture

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In various cultures, hiccups have been associated with different meanings and beliefs. For instance, in some African cultures, hiccups are believed to be a sign of good luck, while in others, they are seen as a sign of impending death. In literature, hiccups have been used as a literary device to add humor or to highlight a character's quirks.

How to Memorize "hiccup"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small spasmodic contraction in your diaphragm causing a sudden interruption of breathing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate hiccups with a sudden interruption or a small surprise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hiccups Happen Hic' to remember the word.

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