1noun
(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
“how do you cure the hiccups?”
01 Word definition
hiccup
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is HICCUP a word?
Yes. HICCUP is a 6-letter 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 Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-I-C-C-U-PHow do you spell HICCUP?
HICCUP contains 6 letters, begins with H, and ends with P.
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2verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
“When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗hiccoughsingultus
02 Letter breakdown
How is HICCUP spelled?
H1I2C3C4U5P6
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About HICCUP.
How do you spell HICCUP?
HICCUP is spelled H-I-C-C-U-P. It contains 6 letters.