Hiccup
Sentence starter perhaps
A hiccup is an involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a sharp intake of breath and a distinctive "hic" sound.
Usually occurring in a series, hiccups are harmless but annoying: I've had the hiccups for ten minutes.
Figuratively, a hiccup is a minor setback or interruption: a small hiccup in the negotiations.
Also spelled hiccough.
Minor system fault
- snagUnforeseen complication
- hitchTemporary difficulty or snag
- delayEnforced waiting period
- obstacleSomething blocking the way
interruption · problem · complication · bump · disruption · blip · stumble · difficulty
Spasmodic throat sound
- squeakShort, shrill cry
- chirpShort, high avian sound
- noiseUnwanted auditory disturbance
- vocalizationProducing sounds with voice
gulp · gasp · repetitive · audible · embarrassing · loud · quiet · suppressed
Involuntary muscle contraction
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- gulpHasty, large swallow
- breathAir taken in
- involuntaryNot under conscious control
jerk · contraction · gasp · twitch · inhalation · glottis · muscle · respiratory
glitch
Minor system fault
obstacle · interruption · problem · complication · bump · disruption · blip · stumble · difficulty · hurdle
hic
Spasmodic throat sound
vocalization · gulp · gasp · repetitive · audible · embarrassing · loud · quiet · suppressed · stifled
spasm
Involuntary muscle contraction
involuntary · jerk · contraction · gasp · twitch · inhalation · glottis · muscle · respiratory · sudden
newborn
Infant just delivered
spit-up · nursing · bottle · womb · fetal · ultrasound · swallow · amniotic · reflex · normal
water
Clear essential liquid
- breath-holdingDeliberate respiratory cessation
- sugarCrystalline carbohydrate sweetener
- frightSudden intense fear
paper bag · swallow · startle · vinegar · lemon · bitters · peanut butter · ice · gargling · distraction
- Dragon TrainersAstrid
- dragon ridersdragon mount, dragon lord, dragonlord, Eragon, Daenerys
- Lispcar, cons, lambda, nil, eval
- Cartoon CharactersMickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny, SpongeBob, Tom, Scooby-Doo
- Action HeroesJohn McClane, Hercules, John Wick, Indiana Jones, Rambo
- Animated FilmsShrek, Madagascar, The Croods, Boss Baby, Megamind
Hiccupsmooth sailing
Untroubled progress forward
flawless execution · continuity · success · triumph · smooth transition
hiccups, hiccupped, hiccupping, hiccough, hiccoughs, hiccoughed, hiccoughing