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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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From time to time, I saw a hiccup here, a little sluggishness there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

But whether the chip industry is dealing with a minor hiccup or a big problem is still up in the air.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

His only other hiccup came in the third inning, when he hit Jason Matthews with a stray breaking ball on a full count.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany put a positive spin on matters despite the late hiccup, saying "it shows character to see the game through".

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

A tiny hiccup works its way up my throat.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton