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hiccough

/'hɪkəp/

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noun
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
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hiccup singultus

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reflex response symptom unconditioned reflex reflex action innate reflex instinctive reflex physiological reaction reflex inborn reflex
verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
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hiccup

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breathe respire suspire take a breath

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