Synonyms of hiccup

hiccup

noun

ˈhi-(ˌ)kəp 

variants also hiccough

as in interruption

a break in continuity

the business has grown steadily for 14 years, with only a few minor hiccups

Synonyms & Similar Words

• interruption
• interval
• hiatus
• pause
• gap
• lull
• interlude
• discontinuity
• interim
• intermission
• lag
• parenthesis
• interregnum
• window
• time lag
• interstice
• comma
• suspension
• bumper
• discontinuance
• rest
• caesura
• lapse
• space
• interspace
• adjournment
• respite
• entr'acte
• recess
• subinterval

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuity
• continuation
• run
• progression
• stretch
• continuum
• procession

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hiccup

This seems especially true if there are hiccups in correct window measurement or ordering, which can lead to long delays and projects dragging on and on. — Jason Rueger, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Remember, the best buying opportunities usually occur when a stock goes down on a near-term hiccup in an otherwise strong long-term story. — Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 July 2026

This unisex hat from Columbia is the answer to all your hat hiccups, with a moisture-wicking headband and UV-blocking sun protection fabric. — Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026