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
1
A connection between devices, systems, or people.
"The technician checked the hookup between the speakers and the amplifier."
2
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."
"They met at a party and it turned into a brief hookup."
How to use hookup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA physical or electrical connection — or, casually, a short-term romantic/sexual encounter.
When to use it
The romantic sense is informal slang.
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Word forms
- Plural
- hookups
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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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