Definitionen
1.NounA 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.NounA case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
3.NounAny spasm or sudden change.
4.NounA minor obstacle or setback."There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results."
5.VerbTo produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
6.VerbTo say with a hiccup.""I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped."
7.VerbTo produce an abortive sound like a hiccup."The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start."