hiccups

n. a series of quick, repeated sounds and movements in your throat that you cannot stop.

n. a state of involuntary spasms of the diaphragm, typically resulting in a sharp sound; usually used with the definite article.

“I drank my water too fast and now I have the hiccups.”

“The patient suffered from persistent hiccups for several hours, which the doctor attributed to a minor irritation of the phrenic nerve.”

n. small problems or delays that stop something from working perfectly for a short time.

n. minor setbacks, glitches, or temporary difficulties in a process or plan.

“We had a few hiccups with the new computer system this morning.”

“Despite some initial hiccups regarding the venue booking, the conference proceeded exactly as scheduled.”

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