Ditched: meaning, definitions and examples
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ditched
[ dษชtสt ]
slang usage
The term 'ditched' refers to the act of abandoning someone or something. It is commonly used in informal contexts to describe leaving a person behind, especially in social situations. This can also apply to situations where one disregards responsibilities or plans. For example, if someone decides to leave their friends to pursue another activity, they might say they 'ditched' them. The term suggests a casual or deliberate choice to exclude someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He ditched his friends to go to the concert.
- She felt hurt when he ditched her for another party.
- They ditched their plans when the weather turned bad.
Translations
Translations of the word "ditched" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abandonado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคกเคผ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abgelegt
๐ฎ๐ฉ ditinggalkan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะบะธะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ porzucony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจใฆใใใ
๐ซ๐ท abandonnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ abandonado
๐น๐ท terk edilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒ๋ ค์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุฌูุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ opuลกtฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ opustenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ่ขซ้ๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zapuลกฤen
๐ฎ๐ธ yfirgefin
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐััะฐะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษrk edilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ abandonado
Word origin
The word 'ditch' as a verb originates from the Old English 'diccan', meaning to add a ditch (or trench) around land. Initially used to refer to a physical space that was dug out, the meaning shifted over time to signify a more metaphorical 'digging out' or leaving behind of a person or obligation. The slang usage of 'ditched' began to proliferate in the mid-20th century, particularly within youthful cultures, capturing the informal nature of casually leaving someone behind. Social dynamics, particularly in youth culture, often lead to a casual dismissal of commitment highlighted by the term. This evolution reflects broader social transformations regarding friendships and societal expectations.