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    hiccup
    /ˈhɪkʌp/

    noun

    • 1. an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound: "then she got hiccups"
    • 2. a temporary or minor problem or setback: "just a little hiccup in our usual wonderful service"

    verb

    • 1. have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup: "they lay about hiccuping and giggling"

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  2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hiccupsHiccups - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Mar 2, 2023 · Eating a large meal, drinking alcoholic or carbonated beverages, or getting excited suddenly may cause hiccups. In some cases, hiccups may be a sign of an underlying medical issue. For most people, hiccups usually last only a few minutes. Rarely, hiccups may continue for months.

  3. www.healthline.com › health › hiccupsWhat Causes Hiccups: How to Make Them Stop and More - Healthline

    Nov 22, 2021 · Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that make a sound. Learn about the common causes, home remedies, medications, and complications of hiccups.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHICCUP | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    HICCUP definition: 1. a loud noise that you make in the throat without wanting to, caused by a sudden tightening of a…. Learn more.

  5. www.webmd.com › digestive-disorders › why-do-i-hiccupHiccups: Why You Get Hiccups ..and How To Make Them Stop - WebMD

    Jul 19, 2024 · What Are Hiccups? Once is funny, twice is hilarious, and anything more than that is usually just annoying. We’ve all had them, but do you actually know where they come from? They’re hiccups,...

  6. www.verywellhealth.com › hiccups-symptoms-causes-andHiccups: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Verywell Health

    Apr 18, 2022 · Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm (the muscle under the lungs). Hiccups are usually short-lived, but they can be chronic (long-lasting) in rare cases. Men are more likely to get hiccups than women, but nearly everyone will experience hiccups in their lifetime.

  7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHiccups, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

    Apr 12, 2024 · Hiccups are spasms of your diaphragm paired with a “hic” sound as your vocal cords close. They’re usually harmless, but sometimes, you may need treatment to help get rid of hiccups and manage the underlying cause.

  8. www.healthline.com › health › why-do-we-hiccupWhy Do We Hiccup? Reasons and How to Stop Hiccups - Healthline

    May 30, 2018 · At its most basic, a hiccup is a reflex. It happens when a sudden contraction of your diaphragm causes the muscles of your chest and abdomen to shake. Then, the glottis, or the part of your...