Hiccups
Definitions
The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
Equivalents
Examples
“There were several loud hiccups from the back of the room, and the class erupted in laughter.”
“He has the hiccups – give⟳ him a glass of water.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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