hiccup
hi
ˈhɪ
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ccup
kəp
kēp
British pronunciation
/hˈɪkʌp/

Definition und Bedeutung von „hiccup“ im Englischen

to hiccup
01

schlucken, einen Schluckauf haben

to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly
Intransitive
to hiccup definition and meaning
example
Beispiele
The toddler hiccupped after eagerly devouring the ice cream.
Das Kleinkind schluckte nach dem eifrigen Verschlingen des Eiscremes.
01

Schluckauf, Zwerchfellkrampf

a sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and associated respiratory muscles that causes a characteristic clicking sound as the glottis snaps shut
example
Beispiele
She felt an embarrassing hiccup in the middle of her presentation and paused to sip water.
Sie spürte einen peinlichen Schluckauf mitten in ihrer Präsentation und hielt an, um einen Schluck Wasser zu trinken.
02

Hänger, Problemchen

an interruption or problem in a process or plan that is usually temporary and recoverable
example
Beispiele
Expect occasional hiccups during the rollout; the team has contingency plans.
Erwarten Sie gelegentliche Probleme während des Rollouts; das Team hat Notfallpläne.
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