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Hickup

Definitions:

1. noun: a spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a sudden, involuntary inhalation that is often accompanied by a sound
2. verb: to make a spasmic sound due to a contraction of the diaphragm

Examples:

noun:

1. My little brother had a hickup after drinking his fizzy drink too quickly.
2. She let out a loud hickup, causing everyone to turn and look at her.

verb:

1. The baby hickuped for several minutes before falling asleep.
2. Every time he laughed, he would hickup uncontrollably.

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