Hiccups

noun

/ˈhɪkəps/

Word Frequency: 0.2

Definitions

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

3.nounA minor setback.

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

4.verbTo produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

5.verbTo say with a hiccup.

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

6.verbTo produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.

"The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start."

7.noun(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.

"He has the hiccups - give him a glass of water."

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