Mr.Pedantic-pants says :
isn't it hic-coughing?
I know, I know, i'll get me coat
This poor old sole had the hiccups for two years!
And I thought I was suffering when I had them for 20 minutes on Saturday night.
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Mr.Pedantic-pants says :
isn't it hic-coughing?
I know, I know, i'll get me coat
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No, certainly isn't.Originally Posted by tiktok
There's no coughing involved, it's an intake of breath.
Just found on the Internet (it must be true then)
The longest hiccup ever known was experienced by an American pig farmer whose hiccups persisted from 1922 to 1987.
Last edited by Peadar; 28/06/2004 at 3:58 PM.
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But there's cupping involved, hmmmOriginally Posted by Peadar
Mr.Pedantic-pants looks up Dictionary.com
7 entries found for hiccough.
hic·cup also hic·cough ( P ) Pronunciation Key (hkp)
n.
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.
hiccups also hiccoughs An attack of these spasms.
I guess we're both right
Cork City: Making 'Dream Team' seem realistic since 2007.
Ok, you stick to your word and I'll stick to mine and we'll see which one catches on to become the most popular version.Originally Posted by tiktok
Good luck to ya!
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