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hiccup

nounmasculine/suˈluku/medium

so·lu·ço

Definition

A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm, followed by a quick closure of the vocal cords, producing a characteristic sound.
Drinking water quickly gave him hiccups.
She tried to scare him to stop his hiccups.

Etymology

Do latim *singultus*, através do verbo *singultāre*.

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