B2nouninformalworkhealth
US/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
UK/ˈhɪk.ʌp/
a small, short problem or delay; also a sudden noise from your throat you can't control
In context
Apart from a small hiccup with the sound, the show went perfectly.
I've had hiccups for ten minutes, how do I stop them?
There was a slight hiccup at the airport, but we made our flight.
Words that go with hiccup
adjective + noun
- minor hiccupDespite a minor hiccup, the launch went well.
- slight hiccupThere's been a slight hiccup with your order.
- small hiccupIt was a small hiccup, nothing serious.
verb + noun
- have hiccupsThe baby always has hiccups after feeding.
- get hiccupsI get hiccups when I eat too fast.