HICCOUGHS
- HICCOUGH, to hiccup (to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation) [v]
- HICCOUGH, to make a peculiar-sounding spasmodic inhalation, also HICCUP [v]
- An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough
- An attack of such spasms occurring repeatedly for some time
- A temporary or minor difficulty or setback