NYT Dictionary

HICCOUGH

/ˈhɪ.kəp/
NounVerbHIC-coughhic-cough · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2025

Meaning

Dated spelling of hiccup.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

OE. hickup, hicket, hickock; prob. of imitative origin; cf. D. & Dan. hik, Sw. hicka, Armor. hak, hik, W. ig, F. hoquet

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hiccupsingultus

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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