hiccup
Concise Oxford English Dictionary © 2008 Oxford University Press:
hiccup /ˈhɪkʌp/ (also hiccough (pronunc. same))
▶noun
- 1 an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound.
- 2 a minor difficulty or setback.
– derivatives
hiccupy adjective.
hiccupy adjective.
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