hiccup
noun
a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp sound.
hiccups
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pluralof hiccup.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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To be sure, the changes are not without hiccups.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
The primary goals of this 13th test launch were to once again demonstrate those redesigns in flight, this time without any hiccups.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
At Goldman, Solomon said that the AI investment cycle would inevitably have bumps in the road, including potential market resets, but predicted those hiccups would be temporary.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Three years after its planned 2023 opening date, the newly dubbed SkyLink system remains mired in technical hiccups and legal disputes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
But Nana took advantage of the slightest distraction on Nivea’s part to persist in her attempts to cure the child’s muteness with the same remedy she used for hiccups.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
