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hiccough
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hiccough
v.
make a hiccoughing noise; suffer from an attack of hiccoughs (spasmodic inhalation accompanied by an abrupt sound)
n.
involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and throat muscles accompanied by an abrupt sound (also hiccup)
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Hiccup
A hiccup or hiccough ( ) is a myoclonus of the diaphragm that repeats several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the vocal cords to close, creating a "hic" sound.
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hiccough
Noun
1. (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; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
(synonym) hiccup, singultus
(hypernym) symptom
(derivation) hiccup
(classification) plural, plural form
Verb
1. breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
(synonym) hiccup
(hypernym) breathe, take a breath, respire, suspire
(derivation) hiccup, singultus
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Hiccough
(v. i.)
To have a hiccough or hiccoughs.
To have a hiccough or hiccoughs.
(n.)
A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough.
A modified respiratory movement; a spasmodic inspiration, consisting of a sudden contraction of the diaphragm, accompanied with closure of the glottis, so that further entrance of air is prevented, while the impulse of the column of air entering and striking upon the closed glottis produces a sound, or hiccough.
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hiccough
n.
ہچکي, ہکچي, فواق
hiccough
n. v.
ہچکي لينا
ہچکي, ہکچي, فواق
hiccough
n. v.
ہچکي لينا
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