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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