noun

hookup

HUU-kuhp

Hookup (noun) means a connection between devices, systems, or people. Example: “The technician checked the hookup between the speakers and the amplifier.”

noun

A connection between devices, systems, or people.

"The technician checked the hookup between the speakers and the amplifier."

Informal: a casual sexual encounter or relationship.

"They met at a party and it turned into a brief hookup."

How to Use Hookup

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA physical or electrical connection — or, casually, a short-term romantic/sexual encounter.

When to use it

The romantic sense is informal slang.

Word Forms

hookups plural

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Etymology

Formed as a noun from the phrasal verb "hook up."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “hookup” mean?

The word “hookup” means a connection between devices, systems, or people.

How do you pronounce “hookup”?

“Hookup” is pronounced HUU-kuhp (/ˈhʊkʌp/ in IPA).

How do you use “hookup” in a sentence?

Here is “hookup” used in a sentence: “The technician checked the hookup between the speakers and the amplifier.”

What part of speech is “hookup”?

“Hookup” is a noun.

How many meanings does “hookup” have?

“Hookup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a connection between devices, systems, or people.

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