What does hiccough mean?
nounA sudden, loud intake of breath, often accompanied by a characteristic sound. In British English, a hiccough is a sudden, spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm, causing a loud, explosive sound.
Example
"The sudden hiccough startled the audience during the performance."
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