verb as in strong fondness

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hiccough, hiccup

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Example Sentences

Example:After the meal, he started to hiccough, so he quickly ate some sugar to stop it.

Definition:A rapid involuntary contraction of the muscles in the diaphragm, causing a sudden intake of breath and a clicking sound in the throat.

From hiccough

Example:He was hiccuping for the entire dinner party and everyone tried to console him.

Definition:A rapid involuntary contraction of the muscles in the diaphragm, causing a sudden intake of breath and a clicking sound in the throat.

From hiccup