hiccup

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?
    

Verb

• breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
  • When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  hiccough , singultus