hookup
2 synonyms for hookup, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A connection between devices, systems, or people.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A connection between devices, systems, or people.
“The technician checked the hookup between the speakers and the amplifier.”
2. noun
Informal: a casual sexual encounter or relationship.
“He met his two most recent partners at bars, and expressed strong ambivalence and dislike of meeting partners online, but reported half a dozen additional hookups with partners met online.”
Etymology
Formed as a noun from the phrasal verb "hook up."
Full origin of hookup →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.
