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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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Any slight hiccup could spark selling, such as the words of a South Korean official.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Blue Origin’s first commercial launch for its massive new rocket suffered a mission hiccup Sunday, a setback for Jeff Bezos’ rocket company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

"If we do have a hiccup here and there that is also good to learn from."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

After the hiccup, Riley said the team responded well and it was back to business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

It was followed by a familiar hiccup, and I knew right away what it was.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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