1. (noun) (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

• hiccough
• singultus

2. (verb) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

• hiccough

1. (noun) (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

• inborn reflex
• innate reflex
• instinctive reflex
• physiological reaction
• reflex
• reflex action
• reflex response
• unconditioned reflex
• symptom

2. (verb) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

• breathe
• respire
• suspire
• take a breath

1. (noun) (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

• hiccough
• hiccough

2. (verb) breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

• hiccough
• hiccough
• singultus
• singultus