1. (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
   - hiccup, singultus

1. Breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
   - hiccup

Derived forms: hiccoughing, hiccoughs, hiccoughed

Type of: breathe, inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, reflex action, reflex response, respire, suspire, symptom, take a breath, unconditioned reflex

Encyclopedia: Hiccough

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