All hiccup synonyms
hic·cup
H h noun hiccup
- singultus — a hiccup.
- hiccough — a quick, involuntary inhalation that follows a spasm of the diaphragm and is suddenly checked by closure of the glottis, producing a short, relatively sharp sound.
- hitch — to fasten or tie, especially temporarily, by means of a hook, rope, strap, etc.; tether: Steve hitched the horse to one of the posts.
- glitch — a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
- interruption — an act or instance of interrupting.
- delay — If you delay doing something, you do not do it immediately or at the planned or expected time, but you leave it until later.
- setback — Surveying. the interval by which a chain or tape exceeds the length being measured.
verb hiccup
- burp — When someone burps, they make a noise because air from their stomach has been forced up through their throat.
- eructate — To burp; to belch.
- irrupt — to break or burst in suddenly.
- belch — If someone belches, they make a sudden noise in their throat because air has risen up from their stomach.
- eruct — Emit stomach gas noisily through the mouth; belch.