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HICCUP
- to make a peculiar-sounding, spasmodic inhalation [v HICCUPED, HICCUPING, HICCUPPED, HICCUPPING, HICCUPS]
- to make a peculiar-sounding spasmodic inhalation, also HICCOUGH [v HICCUPPED or HICCUPED, HICCUPPING or HICCUPING, HICCUPS]
- An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic sound like that of a cough
- An attack of such spasms occurring repeatedly for some time
- A temporary or minor difficulty or setback