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