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 had a few hiccups in the beginning, like missing files and software glitches, but it's running smoothly now. "physiologymedicinebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA minor setback."Our road trip went smoothly, but we had a few minor hiccups like a flat tire and getting briefly lost. "situationbusinesseventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce a hiccup; have the hiccups."After drinking the soda too quickly, she started to hiccup. "physiologybodymedicineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo say with a hiccup."After drinking the soda too quickly, he hiccups, "Excuse me." "bodyphysiologysoundactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce an abortive sound like a hiccup."The old car hiccups and sputters before finally starting. "physiologysoundbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping."He has the hiccups - give him a glass of water."medicinephysiologybodyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
