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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

  • (..) our best to do it. Absolutely, we're... I'm going to have to call you back. Mr. Stane? Sir, we've explored what you've asked us, and it seems as though there's a little hiccup. - Actually... - A hiccup? Yes, to power the suit, sir, the technology actually doesn't exist. - So it's... (..)
    2008 Iron Man