noun C2 Proficient Uncommon

hitch

hihch

Hitch (noun) means a small problem, delay, or snag. Example: “The wedding went off without a hitch.”

noun

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."

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

To fasten or attach something, especially to a vehicle.

"He hitched the trailer to his car."

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

Word forms

hitches plural

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Etymology

From Middle English hicchen, meaning to move suddenly or jerkily; the exact origin before that is unclear.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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stop stay check tour catch arrest thumb interference buck jerk halt rub

Related words

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Rhymes for hitch

tch etch itch Dutch catch batch pitch bitch watch witch hutch hatch

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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