hiccups

Noun

hiccups noun

1. A 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.”
2. (by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.
3. A minor setback.“There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.”

hiccups noun

1. (usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.“He has the hiccups - give him a glass of water.”

Verb

hiccups verb

1. To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
2. To say with a hiccup.“"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.”
3. To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.“The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.”