[ˈhɪkʌp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and respiratory organs, with a sudden closure of the glottis and a characteristic gulping sound
(e.g: then she got hiccups)

- a temporary or minor problem or setback
(e.g: just a little hiccup in our usual wonderful service)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative; the form hiccough arose by association with cough

[ˈhɪkʌp], (Verb)

Definitions:
- have an attack of hiccups or a single hiccup
(e.g: they lay about hiccuping and giggling)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: imitative; the form hiccough arose by association with cough