Quick ways to stop hiccups after meals include back patting, hot water method, walking method and breath holding method. 1. Back patting method: turn your arms behind your back and pat your back with appropriate strength, or let others around you help to complete this operation, which can help to stop hiccups quickly. 2. Hot water method: drink a cup of hot water when you have hiccups after meals, which can warm up the diaphragm to a certain extent, reduce the frequency of hiccups, and help to stop hiccups. 3. Walking method: If you have hiccups after meals, go out for a walk, light exercise such as walking plus breathing fresh air can help stop hiccups quickly. 4. Breath-holding method: when you have hiccups after a meal, you can inhale deeply, then hold your breath for about 5 seconds, then exhale forcefully, and repeat the operation after a ten-second break, usually after repeating 3 to 4 times can stop hiccups quickly. If the above methods are unsuccessful to stop hiccups or persistent hiccups caused by strong discomfort, you can go to the hospital for examination and take appropriate measures.