n. & v. (also hiccough)
n. 1 a an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with sudden closure of the glottis and characteristic coughlike sound. b (in pl.) an attack of such spasms. 2 a temporary or minor stoppage or difficulty.
v. 1 intr. make a hiccup or series of hiccups. 2 tr. utter with a hiccup. hiccupy adj.
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