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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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Example Sentences

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Díaz participated in the Dodgers’ first day of official workouts Friday, throwing a clean bullpen session without any hiccups.

From Los Angeles Times

His nose had turned a bright red, and he was overcome with hiccups.

From Literature

“Star Search” is Netflix’s latest foray into livestreaming events, which have seen their share of hiccups as the streamer works to scale demand.

From Los Angeles Times

In one hiccup in its chartering process, a veteran of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York whom Erebor had hired to be its chief risk officer departed in January.

From The Wall Street Journal

Skipper finally managed a pretty good one, but most of the children simply giggled and sputtered, and Nicky got the hiccups.

From Literature