HICCUP

Diaphragm spasm that may be cured by holding one's breath

• Breathe spasmodically

• Minor difficulty

• Minor interruption

• Minor setback

• Singultus

• Sound from a sot

• Spasm sound

• (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound

• Sometimes a symptom of indigestion