Definitions for: Hiccup


[n] (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?"
[v] breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"



Synonyms: hiccough, hiccough, singultus

See Also: breathe, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, respire, suspire, symptom, take a breath, unconditioned reflex

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