hik

From the verb hikke (“to hiccup”).

• IPA^(key): /hek/, [heɡ̊]

hik n (singular definite hikket, plural indefinite hik)

1. hiccup (spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound)

hik

1. imperative of hikke

• Rhymes: -ɪk

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hik m (plural hikken, diminutive hikje n)

1. hiccup

• IPA^(key): /hɪːk/
• Rhymes: -ɪːk

hik n (genitive singular hiks, no plural)

1. irresolution, indecision, hesitation

• hiklaust (“without hesitation”)

• hika (“to hesitate, to waver”)
• hikun (“hesitation”)
• hikorð (“filler word”)

• hig

Ultimately from Proto-Uto-Aztecan *siku.

hik

1. navel