Hiccup
/ˈhɪkəp/
noun
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.”
(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.
A minor setback.
“There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.”
verb
To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
To say with a hiccup.
“"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.”
To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.
“The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.”