Hiccough (Verb)
Meaning
Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- The baby started to hiccup loudly and wouldn't calm down for a few minutes.
- She hiccuped when she gulped down the carbonated drink too quickly.
- He was hiccuping uncontrollably and couldn't say a word during his presentation.
- The family had to wait for their little girl to stop hiccuping before they could take the photo.
- Even after drinking a glass of water, the man continued to hiccup every few seconds.