noun as in strong fondness

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hiccough, hiccup

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Example:His hiccoughs were so frequent that he became concerned they would never go away.

Definition:The sensation that causes a sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and rapid inhalation, followed by a 'hic' sound.

From hiccough

Example:After eating too quickly, I suffered from a series of hiccups.

Definition:A term synonymous with hiccough, describing the sudden spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm and the consequent clicking sound.

From hiccup