hiccups

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?"
• plural of hiccup
• The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

Verb

• breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
• third-person singular simple present indicative of hiccup

Examples

• He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.
• There were several loud hiccups from the back of the room, and the class erupted in laughter.

Synonyms

hiccough, hiccup, singultus