hiccups
Involuntary breathing interruptions
Hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm that produce a distinctive gulping sound.
A single episode is a hiccup; the condition itself is also called the hiccups: I've had the hiccups for ten minutes.
Figuratively, a hiccup is a minor setback or glitch: We hit a few hiccups during the launch, but nothing serious.
Involuntary muscular jerk
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
jolt · flinch · contraction · tremor · lurch · palpitation · sudden · abrupt
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- glottisVocal cord opening
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
- reflexInvoluntary stimulus response
epiglottis · larynx · esophagus · gastroesophageal · gulping · vagus nerve · thorax · involuntary
Cause of aggravation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
- disturbanceDisruption of order
disruption · frustration · interruption · awkward · embarrassing · distracting · untimely · persistent
Deliberate respiratory cessation
- waterClear essential liquid
- startleFrighten suddenly
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- swallowingIngesting via throat muscles
paper bag · gargling · vinegar · lemon · bitters · ice water · pressure points · distraction
Minor system fault
- snagUnforeseen complication
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
- complicationFactor that adds difficulty
delay · problem · stumbling block · bump · hurdle · difficulty · interruption · impediment
twitch
Involuntary muscular jerk
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- convulsionSudden involuntary muscle contractions
- shudderConvulsive trembling from fear
quiver · jolt · flinch · contraction · tremor · lurch · palpitation · sudden · abrupt · uncontrollable
diaphragm
Muscle separating chest, abdomen
- glottisVocal cord opening
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- contractionReduction in size
reflex · epiglottis · larynx · esophagus · gastroesophageal · gulping · vagus nerve · thorax · involuntary · myoclonus
nuisance
Cause of aggravation
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- botherTo annoy or disturb
- inconvenienceMinor difficulty or trouble
disturbance · disruption · frustration · interruption · awkward · embarrassing · distracting · untimely · persistent · inopportune
breath-holding
Deliberate respiratory cessation
swallowing · paper bag · gargling · vinegar · lemon · bitters · ice water · pressure points · distraction · antacids
hic
Spasmodic throat sound
chirp · pop · eep · staccato · rhythmic · audible · repetitive · vocal · burst
glitch
Minor system fault
complication · delay · problem · stumbling block · bump · hurdle · difficulty · interruption · impediment · wrinkle
- body functionsbreathing, digestion, heartbeat, circulation, respiration
- uncontrollable reactionsreflex, twitch, tic, spasm, seizure
- baby traitsbaby fat, baby teeth, chubby cheeks, big eyes, button nose
- body reflexesreflex, reflexes, reflex actions, blinking, sneezing
- body signalsheartbeat, pulse, brainwaves, brain waves, brainwave
- eating effectsfullness, satiety, bloating, heartburn, indigestion
hiccupssteady breathing
Constant respiratory rhythm
controlled breathing · rhythmic breathing · normal breathing · deep breathing
hiccupssmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
flawless execution · clear sailing · fluidity · flow · continuity