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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

From time to time, I saw a hiccup here, a little sluggishness there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 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

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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