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hiccup - An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, resulting in a sudden, brief sound caused by a quick intake of air, often followed by a noticeable "hic" sound.

A girl in the class couldn't stop her hiccups, and the other kids in the class couldn't stop laughing.

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drool - To drop saliva uncontrollably from one's mouth.

Any time he thought of donuts, Homer would drool uncontrollably and make his shirt wet.

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gash - A long deep slash, cut, or wound

Paul needed stitches to repair the gash in his hand.

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spasm - A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement, that is sometimes painful

After strenuous exercise, painful muscle spasms can occur in the body.

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grasp - To seize and hold firmly

The baby grasped his father's hand in a gesture of affection.

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brawny - Physically strong; muscular

After working out for months, Zac seemed to become brawny overnight.

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dimple - A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles

Maddie was a cute girl, especially because of the dimple on her cheek.

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tingle - To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation

Acupuncture can often cause someone's skin to tingle.

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skinny - Being too thin

The horse just didn't like eating, and it was so skinny it could not do any work

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tangy - Having a strong, piquant flavor or smell

Putting a lemon slice in water will give it a surprisingly tangy taste.

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blubber - The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person

Lewis loved sweets and cake, but he realized it was getting out of hand when he felt the blubber of his belly bulging through his shirt near his waist.

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guzzle - To drink something quickly.

Diana guzzled the bottle of wine because she was having a bad day.