to hiccup
01
hicka, ha hicka
to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly
Intransitive
Exempel
The toddler hiccupped after eagerly devouring the ice cream.
Småbarnet hickade efter att ivrigt ha slukat glassen.
Hiccup
01
hicka, mellangårdskramp
a sudden, involuntary spasm of the diaphragm and associated respiratory muscles that causes a characteristic clicking sound as the glottis snaps shut
Exempel
She felt an embarrassing hiccup in the middle of her presentation and paused to sip water.
Hon kände en pinsam hicka mitt i sin presentation och stannade för att ta en klunk vatten.
02
tillfälligt problem, hake
an interruption or problem in a process or plan that is usually temporary and recoverable
Exempel
Expect occasional hiccups during the rollout; the team has contingency plans.
Räkna med tillfälliga problem under utrullningen; teamet har reservplaner.
