Meaning of Hiccup | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
2. A case of the hiccups; the condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.
3. Any spasm or sudden change.
   broadly
4. A minor obstacle or setback.
   informal

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Examples

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

“Albert didn't notice the switch, the subliminal flash and hiccup in time as the man he had been talking to only seconds before was catapulted backwards half an hour.”

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

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