contrattempo — meaning in English
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English meaning
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hiccup
noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
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mishap
noun A minor accident or piece of bad luck, usually not serious.
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setback
noun A problem or delay that slows down or reverses progress.
Senses
contrattempo is used for these senses in English:
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hiccup
(informal) A minor obstacle or setback.
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mishap
An accident, mistake, or problem.
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setback
An obstacle, delay, disadvantage, or blow (an adverse event which slows down, or prevents progress towards a desired outcome).
hiccup — full definition
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noun An involuntary spasm of the diaphragm that produces a short, sharp sound.
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noun A small, temporary problem or setback.
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verb To make the sound of a hiccup.
