What Are Hiccups?

Hiccups are like tiny, sudden gasps, your body makes them when you breathe in quickly and then your throat suddenly closes. Imagine drinking a super cold soda too fast, it can make you hiccup because the surprise of the drink causes your belly to contract quickly. That’s how hiccups start!

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Examples

  1. Drinking a whole soda too fast can cause hic!
  2. Laughing until your stomach hurts might make you hiccup.
  3. Eating a big meal in one go can start a hiccup chain.

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