What does HITCH mean?

Definition of Hitch 1. Parts of Speech

Hitch is a verb and a noun.

2. Definitions

As a verb, hitch means to fasten or attach something to another object or to move something by pulling it with a quick jerk. As a noun, hitch means a temporary difficulty or obstacle.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /hɪtʃ/

UK: /hɪtʃ/

4. Origin and Usage

The word hitch originated from the Middle English word hichen which means o move or pull. The word has been in use since the 14th century and has been used in various contexts such as in the military, transportation, and in everyday conversation.

5. Synonyms

As a verb, hitch can be synonymous with attach, fasten, hook, or link. As a noun, hitch can be synonymous with snag, obstacle, difficulty, or problem.

6. Related Words

hiker, hicks, hicks, hider, hinds, hints, hitch, hives, hoist, holly, homes, homos, hooks, horny, horse, house, hovel, howdy, huffs, huffy, hulas, hunch, hunts, hurry, hurts, husks, hussy, hypes.

7. Example Sentences

As a verb:

• He hitched his wagon to the horse.
• She hitched her trailer to the back of her car.
• He hitched up his pants and walked out of the room.

As a noun:

• The plan went off without a hitch.
• We hit a hitch in the road, but we were able to fix it quickly.
• She experienced a hitch in her plans when her flight was delayed.