English-Finnish translations for hiccup

• hikka
• nikotella
• hikotella
• takeltelu
• yskintä

Definition of hiccup

• A spasm of the diaphragm, or the resulting sound
• Any spasm or sudden change
• A minor setback
• To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups
• To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup

Examples

• There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.
• Theres been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarters results.
• "I havent touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.
• The car engine hiccupped but wouldnt start.

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