verb breathe spasmodically, and make a sound.
— synonyms: hiccough
noun (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound.
— synonyms: hiccough, singultus
Examples
“There was a loud hiccup from the back of the room and the class erupted in laughter.”
“There's been a slight hiccup in the processing of this quarter's results.”
“"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.”