noun
- a sudden involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that causes a sharp intake of breath
- a minor problem or temporary delay
Usage: informal
verb
- to make the sound of a hiccup
Examples
- She got the hiccups after drinking soda too quickly.
- Try holding your breath to stop the hiccups.
- There was a small hiccup in our travel plans when the flight was delayed.
- The project experienced a few hiccups but was completed on time.
- The baby hiccupped loudly after finishing his bottle.
- He hiccupped throughout the entire meeting.
- Despite a few technical hiccups, the presentation went well.