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hiccups.

The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

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noun/ˈhɪkəps//ˈhɪkʌps/
  1. The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

    plural · plural-only · usually · with-definite-article
    He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.
noun/ˈhɪkəps//ˈhɪkʌps/
  1. plural of hiccup

    form-of · plural
    There were several loud hiccups from the back of the room, and the class erupted in laughter.
verb/ˈhɪkəps//ˈhɪkʌps/
  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of hiccup

    form-of · indicative · present · singular · third-person
    He shakes every time he hiccups.
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