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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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After the hiccup, Riley said the team responded well and it was back to business.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

To avoid a hiccup like the one you just experienced in the future, there are some red flags to watch for.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

During his 1981 to 1989 presidency, the S&P 500 had a rough start, plus a nasty hiccup in 1987, but went on to double in value.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

This is a defensive investment; if the market has a hiccup this year, it is in a strong place.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

The occasional hiccup soon gave way to a soft snore.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood