Why is a hiccup called a hiccup?

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Also why do some people get the hiccups a lot while other people barely get them?

2006-09-05 14:18:46 · 3 answers · asked by pup 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

because of the way hiccups sound, exactly like their name in English. no idea on your 2nd. question.

2006-09-05 14:20:42 · answer #1 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

hicc-up.
that's why it sounds like.
u get 'em when ur nervous. or anxious. or things like that.
those people have more on their minds.

2006-09-05 14:21:52 · answer #2 · answered by cookiemonster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's hic-cough, and that's what it sounds like.

2006-09-05 14:23:45 · answer #3 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋