Hiccup

/ˈhɪkəp/

noun

  1. A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.

    There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.

  2. (by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.

  3. A minor setback.

    There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.

verb

  1. To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

  2. To say with a hiccup.

    "I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.

  3. To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.

    The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.

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