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"A sudden, involuntary intake of breath caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, followed by the quick closure of the glottis, resulting in a short and sharp sound." more

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Tommy had a sudden hiccup during the quiet library reading session.
His hiccups disrupted the silent library.
The little boy's hiccup surprised everyone in the quiet library.

Hiccup

hik-uhp
nounA sudden, involuntary intake of breath caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, followed by the quick closure of the glottis, resulting in a short and sharp sound.
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Last Updated On: May 7, 2024
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