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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hik-uhp, -uh p]
- /ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hik-uhp, -uh p]
- /ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp/
Definitions of hiccupped word
- noun hiccupped a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp sound. 1
- noun hiccupped Usually, hiccups. the condition of having such spasms: She got the hiccups just as she began to speak. 1
- noun hiccupped Informal. a minor difficulty, interruption, setback, etc.: a hiccup in the stock market. 1
- verb without object hiccupped to make the sound of a hiccup: The motor hiccuped as it started. 1
- verb without object hiccupped to have the hiccups. 1
- verb without object hiccupped Informal. to experience a temporary decline, setback, interruption, etc.: There was general alarm when the economy hiccuped. 1
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Origin of hiccupped
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; alteration of hocket, hickock, equivalent to hic + -ock; akin to Low German hick hiccup; see hocket
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Parts of speech for Hiccupped
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hiccupped popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
hiccupped usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hiccupped
verb hiccupped
- gush — to flow out or issue suddenly, copiously, or forcibly, as a fluid from confinement: Water gushed from the broken pipe.
- ventilate — to provide (a room, mine, etc.) with fresh air in place of air that has been used or contaminated.
- repeat — repeat loop
- disgorge — to eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit forth.
- vomit — to eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; regurgitate; throw up.
Antonyms for hiccupped
verb hiccupped
- take in — the act of taking.
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