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hiccup

Definition

  • noun: a sound in your throat that is caused by a sudden, uncontrolled movement of muscles in your chest after you have eaten or drunk too much or too quickly
  • noun: a spasmodic inhalation with closure of the glottis accompanied by a peculiar sound
  • verb: to make a hiccup
  • usually used in plural but singular or plural in construction
  • synonyms: aqua-lung, artificial respiration, aspiration

Examples

  • The stock market has continued to rise, except for a slight 'hiccup' earlier this month.

  • Our computer problems were caused by a 'hiccup' in the power supply.

  • Someone in the audience started 'hiccuping'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) started the finest restaurant in London. - Hear, hear. - Thank you very much. Unfortunately, no one ever came to eat here. lt's a tiny hiccup. And so we have to face the fact that from next week, we must find somewhere new to eat. l just want to say to Tony... don't take it personally. (..)
    1999 Notting Hill