HICCUP Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

hiccup

noun

ˈhi-(ˌ)kəp

variants also hiccough

Definition of hiccup next

as in discontinuity

a break in continuity the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups

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Recent Examples on the Web Desperate to maintain her status despite that hiccup, Pampinea has undermined the group at every turn in favor of her own interests, and was cast out in the penultimate episode only to bring the mercenaries to their front door in a misguided attempt to reclaim the villa. —

Hunter Ingram, Variety, 27 July 2024 There were two minor hiccups during the topple, as a few of the dominoes did not end up hitting their targets, according to Washingtonian’s Omega Ilijevich. —

Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 July 2024 Since overcoming a hiccup in 2019, Burnes has been one of the best starting pitchers in baseball — if not the best. —

Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2024 The situation may intensify once Mercury stations retrograde, too, as misunderstandings and logistical hiccups are almost inevitable when regarding projects and collaborations. —

Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hiccup

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