noun
- a sharp sound in the throat caused by sudden stopping of the breath
Usage: usually plural
verb
- to make a sharp sound in the throat caused by sudden stopping of the breath
Examples
- She got the hics after drinking soda too quickly.
- The baby had loud hics for several minutes.
- He started to hic uncontrollably during the meeting.
- Try holding your breath to stop the hics.
- The carbonated drink made him hic repeatedly.