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Definitions of hiccups in various dictionaries:
noun - (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound
verb - breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
verb - to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation
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| Singultus is the less common name for this type of diaphragmatic spasm |
| Eating quickly can cause these diaphragm spasms--Boo! |
| To cure these in a baby, the Almanac advises, don't yell Boo; put 2 broom straws in its hair |
| Hippocrates said sneezing cures these; medical science today advises that you breathe in a bag |
| If you have a case of singultus, relax, it's just these spasms of the diaphragm |
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| an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound. |
| Plural form of hiccup. |
| The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping. |
| Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hiccup. |
| An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound. |
| A temporary or minor problem or setback. |
| Have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup. |
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A hiccup (also spelled hiccough) is an involuntary contraction (myoclonic jerk) of the diaphragm that may repeat several times per minute. The hiccup is an involuntary action involving a reflex arc. Once triggered, the reflex causes a strong contraction of the diaphragm followed about 0.25 second later by closure of the vocal cords, which results in the classic "hic" sound. * Hiccups may occur individually, or they may occur in bouts. The rhythm of the hiccup, or the time between hiccups, tends to be relatively constant. * A bout of hiccups, in general, resolves itself without intervention, although many home remedies are often used to attempt to shorten the duration. Medical treatment is occasionally necessary in cases of chronic hiccups. |