Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hiccup
Noun
/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
Definition
A sudden, involuntary contraction of the diaphragm muscle, followed by the quick closure of the vocal cords, resulting in a characteristic sound.
Examples
- She had a hiccup during her presentation, which made everyone laugh.
- After drinking soda quickly, he got a case of hiccups.
- They tried to scare him to make the hiccup go away.
Meaning
Hiccups are brief and usually harmless spasms that occur in the diaphragm, often causing a sharp sound when they happen.
Synonyms
- Spasm
- Hic
