Hiccups

/ˈhɪkəps/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Hiccups

noun

A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound.
"There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter."
(by extension) Any spasm or sudden change.
A minor setback.
"There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results."

verb

To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.
To say with a hiccup.
""I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped."
To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.
"The car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start."

noun

(usually with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping.
"He has the hiccups - give him a glass of water."

Anagrams of Hiccups

Words You Can Make

38 words can be made from the letters in "hiccups":

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