Definition of hiccup

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Definition of hiccup

  • (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 (noun)

    Examples

    1. how do you cure the hiccups?

    Synonyms

    1. hiccough
    2. singultus
  • breathe spasmodically, and make a sound (verb)

    Examples

    1. When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water

    Synonyms

    1. hiccough

See definition of hiccup in Merriam Webster