hiccoughed
Had involuntary gulps
Hiccoughed is the past tense of hiccough, a spelling variant of hiccup.
The word refers to the involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a sharp intake of breath and characteristic sound: She hiccoughed loudly after drinking her soda too fast.
The -ough spelling is older and less common than hiccupped.
Involuntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- reflexInvoluntary stimulus response
- gaspSudden sharp breath
breath · jerk · convulsion · twitch · phrenic · thorax · abdomen · chest
Involuntary stimulus response
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- sneezeExplosive nasal reflex
- coughExplosive airway clearing
- gaspSudden sharp breath
twitch · blink · shudder · flinch · startle · gag · tremor · shiver
Break in continuity
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
- stammerSpeak with involuntary repetitions
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
- pauseTemporary cessation of activity
break · hesitation · stumble · splutter · choke · catch · gulp · sputter
Deliberate respiratory cessation
- waterClear essential liquid
- frightSudden intense fear
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
startling · breathing · paper bag · cure · relief · remedy · treatment · folk cure
Cause of aggravation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
inconvenience · discomfort · vexation · frustration · untimely · inopportune · persistent · recurring
spasm
Involuntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- reflexInvoluntary stimulus response
gasp · breath · jerk · convulsion · twitch · phrenic · thorax · abdomen · chest · muscle
reflex
Involuntary stimulus response
gasp · twitch · blink · shudder · flinch · startle · gag · tremor · shiver · jerk
interruption
Break in continuity
- stutterInvoluntary speech repetition
- stammerSpeak with involuntary repetitions
- falterLose momentum or steadiness
pause · break · hesitation · stumble · splutter · choke · catch · gulp · sputter · gasp
breath-holding
Deliberate respiratory cessation
swallowing · startling · breathing · paper bag · cure · relief · remedy · treatment · folk cure · old wives tale
nuisance
Cause of aggravation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
awkwardness · inconvenience · discomfort · vexation · frustration · untimely · inopportune · persistent · recurring · uncontrollable