hiccough

noun /'hɪkəp/

Definition
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'hiccough': She showed great hiccough during the competition.
Etymology
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Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
5
Length
8

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