Hitch

/hɪtʃ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A temporary difficulty or problem.

We ran into a hitch with our travel plans when the flights were canceled.

A connection or attachment, such as a coupling for a vehicle.

The hitch on the back of the car was rusty and needed replacing.

verb

To raise or lift up with a sudden movement.

She hitched up her skirt before stepping over the puddle.

To hitchhike.

He decided to hitch to the next town instead of taking the bus.

To attach (a vehicle) to a trailer or a hitch.

They hitched the trailer to the back of the truck for the camping trip.

Middle English 'hichen', of uncertain origin.

hitch a ride

To obtain a lift in someone else’s vehicle.

hitch your wagon to a star

To set high goals for oneself.

get hitched

To get married.

hitchhiking

The act of soliciting rides from passing vehicles.

hitcher

A person who hitchhikes.

hitching post

A post to which an animal is tied.

To engage in an impromptu romantic encounter.

They hitched at the party.

To get involved in something unexpectedly.

He hitched up with the crew for the adventure.