Definitions For Hiccough

noun

  • (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
  • A sound in your throat that is caused by a sudden, uncontrolled movement of muscles in your chest after you have eaten or drunk too much or too quickly
  • A condition in which you make hiccups repeatedly
  • A small problem, change, or delay

verb

  • Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

Is Hiccoughs a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
20
Words with Friends
22

The word Hiccough is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Hiccough in a Sentence

  • Our computer problems were caused by a hiccup in the power supply.
  • The stock market has continued to rise, except for a slight hiccup earlier this month.

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Antonyms for Hiccoughs

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