Meaning of the word hiccups in English

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hiccups

US /ˈhɪk.ʌps/
UK /ˈhɪk.ʌps/

Plural Noun

a series of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, causing a characteristic sound

Example:
He had a bad case of the hiccups after eating too fast.
There are many home remedies for curing hiccups.
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