30+ Words that rhyme with hiccup
Hiccup is a 2-syllable word with 30 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are backup, buttercup, cup. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of hiccup
- noun
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
- verb
- breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"
2 syllables
3 syllables
Examples of "hiccup" in lyrics
See how hiccup is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"You sneeze or even hiccup"
Celph Titled & Buckwild f/ A.G., Diamond D, Grand Puba, O.C., Sadat X — There Will Be Blood -
"Beat up and kick up until they boy start hiccup"
Kardinal Offishall f/ — Ol' Time Killin' -
"I'm drunk again, excuse the hiccup"
Kid Rock — Hillbilly Stomp
What do these rhymes mean?
- backup
- an accumulation caused by clogging or a stoppage; "a traffic backup on the main street
- buttercup
- any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
- cup
- a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle; "he put the cup back in the saucer
- eyecup
- a small vessel with a rim curved to fit the orbit of the eye
- hiccough
- (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "hiccup" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like backup, buttercup, cup create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "hiccup" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.