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hiccup

[hik-uhp, -uhp] / ˈhɪk ʌp, -əp /
NOUN
diaphragm spasms
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"If we do have a hiccup here and there that is also good to learn from."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 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

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

She had this great laugh, kind of a backward hiccup, that I found absolutely charming.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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