hiccups

IPA(Pronunciation)

plural plural-only usually with-definite-article

(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.

Japanese Meaning

しゃっくり（不随意の横隔膜の痙攣による生理現象）

She tried holding her breath when she got hiccups during the interview.

面接中にしゃっくりが出たとき、彼女は息を止めようとした。

Sense（1）

(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.

He has the hiccups – give him a glass of water.