Hiccuping Meaning in English
word · lemma: hiccup
ˈhɪkəp
HIK-uh-ping
hˈɪkjuːpɪŋ
HIK-yoo-ping
Definition
The act of making repeated, involuntary sounds caused by sudden movements of the diaphragm, known as hiccups.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal. Refers only to the physical act of having hiccups, not minor problems ('hiccup' can mean a small problem in other contexts). Used in continuous forms ('is hiccuping'), but 'is having hiccups' is more common in speech.
Spanish: tener hipoPortuguese (BR): ter soluçoPortuguese (PT): ter soluçoChinese (Simplified): 打嗝Chinese (Traditional): 打嗝Hindi: हिचकी लेनाArabic: الفواقBengali: হেঁচকি তোলাRussian: икатьJapanese: しゃっくりをするVietnamese: nấc cụtKorean: 딸꾹질하다Turkish: hıçkırmakUrdu: ہچکی لیناIndonesian: cegukan
Example Sentences
The baby started hiccuping after drinking milk.
basic
He has been hiccuping for five minutes.
basic
Why am I hiccuping so much today?
basic
She kept hiccuping through the entire movie.
natural
If you’re hiccuping, try drinking some water.
natural
He started hiccuping right in the middle of his speech, which was kind of funny.
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