hiccupping

[US]/ˈhɪkəpɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈhɪkəpɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.the act of making a series of involuntary sounds caused by a spasm of the diaphragm; to make a series of hiccup sounds
n.a temporary minor problem or interruption; a brief pause or interruption

Phrases & Collocations

hiccupping fit

hiccupping sound

hiccupping spell

persistent hiccupping

uncontrollable hiccupping

hiccupping baby

hiccupping attack

frequent hiccupping

hiccupping episode

random hiccupping

Example Sentences

she was hiccupping during the movie.

he couldn't stop hiccupping after the soda.

hiccupping can be quite annoying sometimes.

she tried to stop hiccupping by drinking water.

hiccupping usually goes away on its own.

he was hiccupping loudly during dinner.

they laughed at her hiccupping fit.

she had a case of hiccupping after the spicy meal.

he found a trick to stop hiccupping.

hiccupping can happen at the most unexpected times.

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