Hiccoughing

What does HICCOUGHING mean?

Hiccoughing is a form of HICCOUGH.

1. noun

   (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion

   “how do you cure the hiccups?”

2. verb

   breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

   “When you have to hiccup, drink a glass of cold water”

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.