Synonyms for hiccups
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.
Example sentences
- flutter Ziri heard the soft flutter of a butterfly’s wings.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| hiccups | rising | |
| flutter | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- flutter2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (flutter2 = 2 syllables).