hic

[ hik ]

interjection

1. (an onomatopoeic word used to imitate or represent a hiccup.)

hic

/ hɪk /

interjection

1. a representation of the sound of a hiccup

Example Sentences

Each contraction is followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, which produces the characteristic “hic” sound.

From Washington Post

Each contraction is followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, which produces the characteristic “hic” sound.

From Seattle Times

Some smaller NFT platforms — including one known as Hic Et Nunc, which is based on the Tezos blockchain — have already started using proof of stake, attracting artists like Mr. Lemercier.

From New York Times

By cutting down on the number-crunching required, Hic Et Nunc doesn’t just reduce energy consumption; it also seeks to roll back the cost of listing NFTs, which can reach many hundreds of dollars, according to Rafael Lima, the founder of Hic Et Nunc.

From New York Times

The area of your throat near your vocal cords then snaps closed, thanks to this change in pressure, creating a “hic” sound.

From Scientific American