Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiccuping
verb
/ˈhɪkʌpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making a series of sudden, involuntary sounds caused by a contraction of the diaphragm.
Examples
- She was hiccuping after drinking soda too quickly.
- He couldn’t stop hiccuping during the serious meeting.
- The baby started hiccuping after her feeding.
Meaning
Hiccuping is a common physiological response characterized by the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a hic sound.
Synonyms
- Hiccupping
- Hiccup
