Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Hiccups.
How to pronounce hiccups:
US
Hiccups - as a 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
Example: "How do you cure the hiccups?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hiccough19singultus10Hiccups - as a verb
Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
Example: "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hiccough19Example Sentences
"I always get hiccups when I drink soda too quickly."
"The baby's hiccups were so cute."
"He tried everything to get rid of his hiccups."
"I can't concentrate with these hiccups."
"The hiccups interrupted his speech."
Word Game Points
Is HICCUPS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hiccups is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HICCUPS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is HICCUPS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hiccups is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHICCUPS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is HICCUPS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hiccups is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHICCUPS has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
