nounπShareA 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."medicinephysiologybodysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change."The project experienced a hiccough when the lead programmer suddenly quit. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA minor setback."The project experienced a minor hiccough when the server crashed, but it was quickly resolved. "outcomesituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce a hiccup; have the hiccups."My little sister is hiccoughing loudly during dinner. "bodyphysiologysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say with a hiccup."After drinking too much soda, she hiccoughed, "Excuse me." "physiologybodyactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce an abortive sound like a hiccup."Even after drinking water, he continued to hiccough softly every few seconds. "physiologybodysoundChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
