Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiccup
Noun and Verb
/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
Definition
A sudden involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, often producing a distinctive sound.
Examples
- She had a hiccup during the meeting that caused everyone to laugh.
- After drinking a soda too quickly, he started to hiccup uncontrollably.
- The baby’s hiccup made her mother smile.
Meaning
Hiccups are involuntary spasms that can happen when the diaphragm, a muscle that helps you breathe, contracts unexpectedly.
Synonyms
- Spasm
- Contraction
- Hic
