Definition of hiccups

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• hiccups is a valid US Scrabble word with a point value of 16
• hiccups is a valid UK Scrabble word with a point value of 16
• hiccups is a valid Words With Friends word with a point value of 19

Meanings

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

Verb

• breathe spasmodically, and make a sound

Synonyms

• hiccup
• singultus
• hiccough