hiccup

/hˈɪkʌp/

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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; "how do you cure the hiccups?"
Verb
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound; "When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water"