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Hitched: meaning, definitions and examples

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hitched

 

[ hษชtสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

married life

The term 'hitched' colloquially refers to getting married. It is commonly used in informal contexts to designate the act of tying the knot with a partner. This expression evokes imagery of being bound or tied together, symbolizing a commitment to a shared life. The phrase can also reflect a light-hearted or jovial attitude towards marriage. People often say they got hitched without much seriousness, reflecting the casual nature of some modern marriages.

Synonyms

joined, married, united, wed

Examples of usage

  • After dating for three years, they finally got hitched.
  • I can't believe they hitched last weekend!
  • They're planning to get hitched in the spring.
Context #2 | Verb

attachment

In a broader context, 'hitched' can also mean to attach or connect something, often using a mechanical or physical method. This use comes from the literal sense of the word, which implies a joining or coupling of two entities together. It can apply in various scenarios including hitching a trailer to a vehicle or securing an object in place.

Synonyms

attached, connected, coupled, fastened

Examples of usage

  • He hitched the trailer to his truck.
  • Make sure the horse is hitched properly to the wagon.
  • She hitched her backpack to the bike.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitched" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฆเฅ€เคถเฅเคฆเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verheiratet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menikah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะดั€ัƒะถะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผonaty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตๅฉšใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mariรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท evli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฐํ˜ผํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชุฒูˆุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลพenatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพenatรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฒๅฉš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poroฤen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gift

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะนะปะตะฝะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฅแƒแƒ แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ evli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casado

Etymology

The word 'hitched' is derived from the Old English term 'hyccian', which means to fasten or to secure. Its roots trace back further to similar terms in Germanic languages, reflecting the notion of binding or tying. Over time, this term evolved into its current colloquial usage associated with marriage, as the act of getting married can be thought of as binding two people together in a committed relationship. The evolution of 'hitched' from its physical connotation to a more metaphorical one highlights the nature of language to adapt over time. Today, it is commonly used in many English-speaking cultures to describe weddings in a playful or informal way, reflecting a modern take on traditional unions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,037, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.