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Definition of hic

hic

/hɪk/
hic
Plural:hics
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hic Lexical Profile

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• interjection

1

Used to represent the sharp, involuntary sound of a hiccup, especially in written dialogue to indicate that a speaker is intoxicated.

Example

""I only had—hic!—two glasses of punch," the character slurred in the comedic play."

• noun

1

A hiccup, or the sharp, involuntary sound produced by one.

Example

"A sudden hic escaped his throat right in the middle of the quiet lecture."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'hic' with the homophone 'hick', an informal and often disparaging noun for an unsophisticated person from a rural area.

• Rhymes for hic

• Nearby Words

hibernator
hibiscus
hibiscus falls
hic
hiccup
hick
hickey

Word Origin & Etymology

Of imitative origin, representing the sharp, involuntary sound of a spasm of the diaphragm; it also serves as the base for the word 'hiccup'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hic
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