hiccups
n. plural-onlyn. the repeated, sharp sounds your throat makes when your breathing muscles move suddenly. You usually get them after eating too fast or drinking something bubbly.
n. involuntary contractions of the diaphragm followed by a sudden closure of the vocal cords, which produces a characteristic sound. Often used in the plural to describe the condition as a whole.
I drank my soda too fast and got the hiccups.
Holding your breath for ten seconds is a common home remedy for getting rid of the hiccups.
While usually a temporary annoyance caused by digestive irritation, persistent hiccups can occasionally signal more serious underlying neurological or metabolic issues that require medical attention.
Takes a plural verb when referring to the condition; often preceded by 'the'.
I have a hiccupI have the hiccupsWhen referring to the physical condition or the repeated sounds, English speakers almost always use the plural form with the definite article.