Folk omens
Hiccups: who is thinking of me?
hiccups meaning superstition · hiccups someone is thinking of you
- hiccups
- remembering
- missing someone
- folk omen
In folk belief hiccups mean someone is remembering you or missing you. If you guess the right name, the hiccups are said to stop at once.
What does folk belief say?
When you get hiccups, family will ask straight away: who is remembering you? The belief is that someone is thinking about you, missing you or talking about you.
How to stop hiccups the folk way
The first method is to list names: whoever's name stops the hiccups was the one remembering you. Others prefer more practical tricks.
- List the names of people you know
- Sip water slowly
- Hold your breath for a few seconds
- Let someone give you a sudden fright
Why do hiccups really happen?
Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm, often after eating fast, fizzy drinks or excitement. If they last more than two days or come back very often, see a doctor.