hiccupped

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

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of hiccup; to have hiccups repeatedly
n.a temporary minor problem; a brief pause

Phrases & Collocations

hiccupped loudly

hiccupped twice

hiccupped suddenly

hiccupped softly

hiccupped repeatedly

hiccupped nervously

hiccupped unexpectedly

hiccupped briefly

hiccupped joyfully

Example Sentences

he hiccupped during the meeting, causing everyone to laugh.

she couldn't stop hiccupping after drinking soda.

after the spicy meal, he hiccupped uncontrollably.

the baby hiccupped softly in her sleep.

she tried to hold her breath to stop the hiccupping.

he hiccupped right before giving his speech.

after laughing too hard, she hiccupped repeatedly.

he was embarrassed when he hiccupped in class.

the dog hiccupped after drinking too much water.

she hiccupped while trying to sing a high note.

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