hiccups

== English == === Alternative forms === hiccoughs (UK) hickups (archaic) === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɪkəps/, /ˈhɪkʌps/ Rhymes: -ɪkəps Hyphenation: hic‧cups === Noun === hiccups plural of hiccup === Noun === hiccups pl (plural only) (usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === hiccups third-person singular simple present indicative of hiccup