With due respect to all the other suggested hiccups cures, I got one that gets you rid of hiccups in just 15 seconds. Its main effect is getting your diphragm rid of its spasms. You can do it everywhere when you start hiccuping. Here is what to do: Standing, or sitting on a chair bend your head backwards as much as you can, to the maximum. Breathe normally. Count up to 15. Slowly bring your head back to normal position. The hiccups are gone (for a long time).