hiccupitis

Intermediate ๐Ÿ“ฑ Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

The imaginary medical condition used to explain that awkward single hiccup that erupts from your body at the worst possible moment. Unlike normal hiccups that come in annoying sequences, hiccupitis strikes once and sounds like your body is trying to speak whale. It's the perfect excuse for that weird noise you just made during a silent meeting.

Example Usage

"Sorry, I have hiccupitis," she explained after letting out a bizarre hiccup-burp hybrid during the job interview.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=hiccupitis&defid=434346)