Hookup

/ˈhʊkʌp/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A casual sexual encounter.

They had a hookup last weekend at the party.

An arrangement to meet someone for a specific purpose, often romantic.

I'm going on a hookup date with someone I met online.

A connection or link to a device or service, often used in technology.

I need to make sure the hookup for my speakers is properly connected.

verb

To connect or establish a link between devices or services.

Can you hookup the printer to my computer?

To arrange a meeting or encounter.

Let’s hookup later to discuss the project details.

The term is derived from the verb 'hook up', which means to connect or link together.

hookup culture

A societal trend where casual sexual encounters are normalized.

hook up

To meet someone for a casual relationship or sexual encounter.

hookup app

An application designed to facilitate casual sexual encounters.

relationship

The way in which two or more people are connected.

connection

A relationship in which a person or thing is linked or associated.

A casual sexual encounter, often without emotional attachment.

They had a casual hookup last weekend.

To meet someone with romantic or sexual interests.

I’m just looking to hookup this weekend.