Meaning & Definition of word "Hitch"

Hitch

/hɪtʃ/

1. A temporary difficulty or problem.
- Example: We ran into a hitch with our travel plans when the flights were canceled.
2. A connection or attachment, such as a coupling for a vehicle.
- Example: The hitch on the back of the car was rusty and needed replacing.

1. To attach (a vehicle) to a trailer or a hitch.
- Example: They hitched the trailer to the back of the truck for the camping trip.
2. To raise or lift up with a sudden movement.
- Example: She hitched up her skirt before stepping over the puddle.
3. To hitchhike.
- Example: He decided to hitch to the next town instead of taking the bus.

●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.

Meaning: To engage in an impromptu romantic encounter.

● Example Sentence: They hitched at the party.

Meaning: To get involved in something unexpectedly.

● Example Sentence: He hitched up with the crew for the adventure.