noun🔗ShareA 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."medicinephysiologybodysoundsensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change."The sudden hiccup in the project's timeline caused a lot of stress for the team. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA minor setback."The new student's first week at school was filled with hiccups, like trouble finding her classes and a lost backpack. "outcomebusinesssituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo produce a hiccup; have the hiccups."The baby hiccuped during his bottle feeding. "medicinephysiologybodysensationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo say with a hiccup."He hiccuped his apology, making it sound less sincere. "physiologysoundbodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo produce an abortive sound like a hiccup."The old car sometimes hiccuped when starting, making a strange, sputtering sound. "physiologysoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
