Difference between Hiccup and Hiccough

What is the difference between Hiccup and Hiccough?

Hiccup as a noun is a spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound. while Hiccough as a noun is a spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound. A minor setback.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To have the hiccups.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

We hope you now know whether to use Hiccup or Hiccough in your sentence.