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Hiccup

ˈhɪkʌp

Hiccup definitions

noun

Inflections:

hiccough hiccoughs hiccup hiccups

an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound

"then she got hiccups"

Synonyms:
fluctuation flutter waver flicker falter quiver tremor tremble hiccup
a temporary or minor problem or setback

"just a little hiccup in our usual wonderful service"

Synonyms:
difficulty issue trouble worry complication difficult situation mess muddle mix-up

verb

Inflections:

hiccups hiccuping hiccupping hiccuped hiccupped hiccough hiccoughed hiccoughing hiccoughs hiccup

have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup

"they lay about hiccuping and giggling"