hitch
hihch
Hitch (noun) means a small problem, delay, or snag. Example: “The wedding went off without a hitch.”
noun
1
A small problem, delay, or snag.
"The wedding went off without a hitch."
"There was a slight hitch in the plan when the venue double-booked."
2
A device or fitting used to attach something, such as a trailer, to a vehicle.
"They installed a tow hitch on the truck before the road trip."
verb
1
To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle.
"He hitched the trailer to his car."
2
To hitchhike; to get a ride by signaling passing vehicles.
"They hitched a ride to the next town."
How to use hitch
Learner’s notes
Common pairings
without a hitch
hitch a ride
trailer hitch
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From Middle English hicchen, meaning to move suddenly or jerkily; the exact origin before that is unclear.
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What does “hitch” mean?
The word “hitch” means a small problem, delay, or snag.
How do you pronounce “hitch”?
“Hitch” is pronounced hihch (/hɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitch” in a sentence?
Here is “hitch” used in a sentence: “The wedding went off without a hitch.”
What part of speech is “hitch”?
Depending on how it is used, “hitch” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “hitch” come from?
The word “hitch” comes from Middle English. From Middle English hicchen, meaning to move suddenly or jerkily; the exact origin before that is unclear.
Is “hitch” a common word?
“Hitch” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
How many meanings does “hitch” have?
“Hitch” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small problem, delay, or snag.
