Hiccup

['hɪkʌp] or ['hɪkəp]

Definition

(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'.

Inputed by Errol--From WordNet

Definition

n. the involuntary contraction of the diaphragm while the glottis is spasmodically closed: the sound caused by this—also but erroneously Hic′cough.—v.i. to be affected with hiccup.—v.t. to say with a hiccup:—pr.p. hicc′upping; pa.p. hicc′upped.—adj. Hicc′upy marked by hiccups.

Edited by Flo