hiccuped

[US]/ˈhɪkʌpt/
[UK]/ˈhɪkəpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense of hiccup; to make a series of involuntary sounds caused by a spasm of the diaphragm
n.a temporary minor problem; a brief interruption

Phrases & Collocations

hiccuped loudly

hiccuped softly

hiccuped repeatedly

hiccuped nervously

hiccuped unexpectedly

hiccuped during dinner

hiccuped in class

hiccuped while laughing

hiccuped after eating

hiccuped in surprise

Example Sentences

she hiccuped during the quiet meeting.

he hiccuped after drinking the soda too quickly.

the baby hiccuped softly in her sleep.

she couldn't stop hiccuping after the spicy meal.

he hiccuped loudly, drawing everyone's attention.

after laughing, she hiccuped uncontrollably.

he always hiccups when he eats too fast.

the dog hiccuped after drinking water too fast.

she tried to hold back her hiccups during the speech.

he hiccuped in the middle of his favorite song.

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