(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
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hiccup::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hiccough, singultus |
| Type of | reflex response, symptom, unconditioned reflex, reflex action, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex, inborn reflex |
how do you cure the hiccups?.
hiccup::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | hiccough |
| Type of | breathe, respire, suspire, take a breath |
When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water.
