1. a sudden involuntary spasm of the diaphragm causing a sharp intake of breath with a distinctive sound
Usage: alternative spelling of hiccup
2. a minor problem or temporary setback
Usage: alternative spelling of hiccup; informal

1. to make the sound of a hiccough; to have hiccoughs
Usage: alternative spelling of hiccup

Examples

• She got the hiccoughs after drinking soda too quickly.
• The baby’s hiccoughs kept everyone awake.
• There was a small hiccough in the presentation when the projector failed.
• He began to hiccough loudly during the quiet ceremony.
• The hiccoughs lasted for several minutes before finally stopping.
• The project experienced a minor hiccough but was completed on time.