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(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 WordNet 3.0

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(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 WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A hiccup is an involuntary contraction of the diaphragm or a disability that may repeat several times per minute. Wikipedia

American citizen who suffered from hiccups for 68 years Wikipedia Disambiguation

Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm. Wikipedia Disambiguation

American man who had hiccups for 68 years straight Wikidata

A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound. OmegaWiki

Spasm of the diaphragm. Wiktionary (translation)

How do you cure the hiccups? WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter. Wiktionary

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