Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "hiccup" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

hiccuper hiccuplike hiccupy

Etymologically Related To

hic hickock ock

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

breathe inborn reflex innate reflex instinctive reflex myoclonus physiological reaction reflex reflex action reflex response respire suspire symptom take a breath unconditioned reflex

Type Of (IsA)

myoclonus reflex symptom

Manner Of

breathe

Motivated By Goal

ate too fast

Related Terms

hiccups

Related Terms

diaphragm hiccups setback spasm

Similar Terms

setback

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