Hiccup

usgb/ˈhɪkʌp/
noun

A sudden little gasp or noise in your throat caused by the diaphragm squeezing.

After drinking soda too quickly, he started to hiccup.
Visual representation of "hiccup" - A sudden little gasp or noise in your throat caused by the diaphragm squeezing

Often appears as...

  • have a hiccup
  • stop the hiccups
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Physical Reaction

It's an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm, not a deliberate action.

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The baby's sudden hiccup surprised everyone.
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Often Repeated

Usually occurs multiple times, not just once.

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He had a bout of hiccups that lasted several minutes.
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Not Serious

Common and not indicative of a health issue; often humorous in social situations.

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At the quiet moment during the meeting, my hiccups echoed in the room.
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