hiccuping

/HH IH1 K AH0 P IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To produce a hiccup; have the hiccups.

  2. 2

    To say with a hiccup.

    โ€œ"I haven't touched a drop, officer," the suspect hiccupped.โ€

  3. 3

    To produce an abortive sound like a hiccup.

    โ€œThe car engine hiccupped but wouldn't start.โ€

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