hiccup

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Synonyms: hickup, hicup

Antonyms: hickup, hicup

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Noun

1. A spasm of the [[diaphragm]], or the resulting sound.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} Any [[spasm]] or sudden change.
3. {{senseid|en|minor obstacle or setback}} {{lb|en|informal}} A minor [[obstacle]] or [[setback]].

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To produce a hiccup; have the [[hiccups]].
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To say with a hiccup.
3. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.

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