Hickup, Snicup Lyrics
Got the hiccups? This old rhyme has a cure: say the words, sit up straight and take three sips from a cup.
Hickup, Snicup
Hickup, snicup,
Rise up, right up!
Three drops in the cup
Are good for the hiccup.
Printed from https://nurseryrhymes.co/hickup-snicup/
- Type
- Mother Goose
- Tune
- Spoken rhyme
- Best for ages
- 3 to 9 years
What Does Hickup, Snicup Mean?
The rhyme is an old home remedy. "Rise up, right up" tells you to sit up straight, and "three drops in the cup" means three sips of water. People have tried countless hiccup cures, and sipping water slowly is one of the most common.
History and Origin
James Orchard Halliwell printed the rhyme in The Nursery Rhymes of England. Hiccups happen when the diaphragm, the muscle under the lungs, suddenly tightens, and the "hic" sound comes from the throat snapping shut just after.
Learning Activities
- Hiccup kit: next time someone has hiccups, try the rhyme and three sips of water.
- Body talk: show your child where the diaphragm is, under the ribs.
- Silly sounds: make up your own hiccup rhyme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes hiccups?
The diaphragm suddenly tightens, and the throat snaps shut, making the hic sound.
Does sipping water help?
Many people find slow sips help, which is why it appears in old cures like this one.