(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?

[ Syn: hiccough , hiccough , singultus , singultus ]

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

[ Syn: hiccough ]