Ditched: meaning, definitions and examples

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ditched

 

[ dษชtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

abandoned, forsook, left.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abandonado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เฅ‹เคกเคผ เคฆเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgelegt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditinggalkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะบะธะฝัƒั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ porzucony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆจใฆใ‚‰ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abandonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abandonado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terk edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„๋ ค์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ุฌูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ opuลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ opustenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ขซ้—ๅผƒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapuลกฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ yfirgefin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐัั‚ะฐะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™rk edilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ abandonado

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,569, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.