hiccough

Nouns

  • (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?
    hiccup, singultus,

Verbs

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

Synonyms

hiccup singultus

Words of close approximity

hiccough nut