Hookup: meaning, definitions and examples
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hookup
[ ˈhʊkʌp ]
casual relationship
A casual sexual or romantic relationship between two people, often without any commitment or emotional attachment.
Synonyms
casual encounter, fling, one-night stand
Examples of usage
- They had a hookup after meeting at the party.
- He's not looking for anything serious, just a hookup.
connection or link
An instance of connecting electronic equipment, such as a computer or a device, to a network or another device.
Synonyms
attachment, connection, link
Examples of usage
- The technician checked the hookup between the printer and the computer.
- Make sure the hookup is secure before turning on the power.
Translations
Translations of the word "hookup" in other languages:
🇵🇹 casual
- conexão
- ligação
🇮🇳 आकस्मिक संबंध
🇩🇪 gelegentliche Beziehung
🇮🇩 hubungan kasual
🇺🇦 випадковий зв'язок
🇵🇱 przypadkowa znajomość
🇯🇵 カジュアルな関係
🇫🇷 relation occasionnelle
🇪🇸 relación casual
🇹🇷 gelişigüzel ilişki
🇰🇷 캐주얼 관계
🇸🇦 علاقة غير رسمية
🇨🇿 příležitostný vztah
🇸🇰 príležitostný vzťah
🇨🇳 随意关系
🇸🇮 priložnostna zveza
🇮🇸 óformlegt samband
🇰🇿 кездейсоқ байланыс
🇬🇪 შემთხვევითი კავშირი
🇦🇿 təsadüfi əlaqə
🇲🇽 relación casual
Word origin
The term 'hookup' originated in the United States in the early 20th century and initially referred to a connection or link between things. Over time, it evolved to also encompass casual sexual or romantic relationships. The modern usage of 'hookup' in a romantic context gained popularity in the late 20th century with the rise of hookup culture and online dating.