Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

singultus

Noun

/ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl.təs/

Definition

Singultus is the medical term for hiccups, which are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm followed by quick inhalation that causes a characteristic ‘hic’ sound.

Examples

After drinking too quickly, I experienced a bout of singultus that lasted several minutes.
His singultus interrupted the serious lecture, making everyone around him laugh.