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    hitch
    /hɪtʃ/

    verb

    • 1. move (something) into a different position with a jerk: "she hitched up her skirt and ran" Similar pulljerkhikelift
    • 2. travel by hitch-hiking: informal "they hitched to Birmingham" Similar hitch-hikeinformal:thumb a lifthitch a lift

    noun

    • 1. a temporary difficulty or problem: "everything went without a hitch"
    • 2. a knot of a particular kind, typically one used for fastening a rope to something else.

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  2. grammarist.com › usage › get-hitchedGetting Hitched – Origin and Meaning - GRAMMARIST

    “Get hitched” is supposed to be used to describe two people who are getting married but haven’t done so yet. “Got hitched” has the same intent; it’s just the past tense form, referring to people who’ve already gotten married.

  3. www.theidioms.com › get-hitchedget hitched meaning, origin, example, sentence, history - The...

    Feb 2, 2018 · When do you plan to get hitched? Origin The phrase originated in America and was initially used to describe tying horses to wagons, around the late 1500s to early 1600s.

  4. english-grammar-lessons.com › get-hitched-meaningGet Hitched – Meaning, Origin and Usage -...

    Nov 2, 2022 · The origin of the phrase 'get hitched' can be found in the 1600s, according to most online language resources. The word 'hitch' or 'hitched' is said to come from the same era, though might have originated earlier and meant 'to jerk together' or 'to join (with force)'.

  5. www.theknot.com › content › getting-hitchedWhat Does “Getting Hitched” Mean? The Origin and Definition - The...

    May 24, 2024 · The exact date "getting hitched" was first used is unknown, but it's thought its introduction was around the 1840s. The informal phrase is a metaphor for a couple coming together in a marital union like horses being hitched to a wagon and sharing responsibility for their load.

  6. twominenglish.com › getting-hitchedGetting Hitched – Meaning, Example & Usage - twominenglish.com

    Sep 16, 2024 · The Roots of Romance: A Look into the Historical Origins of Getting Hitched. Exploring the matrimonial history of common phrases is intriguing. It shows how our ancestors’ ways and societal norms influence our language today. The term ‘getting hitched’ is a key example of how wedding expression origins impact our speech.

  7. www.oysterenglish.com › idiom-get-hitchedIdiom: Get hitched (meaning & examples) - Oyster English

    Idiom: get hitched Meaning. Idiom: get hitched (informal) to marry; Example sentences — I thought I'd never get hitched but after your mom got pregnant there wasn't really any other choice in those days. — We're getting hitched on June 15th so save the date! — "Is that a wedding ring on your finger?" "Yup!

  8. redkiwiapp.com › en › english-guideMeaning of Get hitched | Idioms & Phrases - redkiwiapp.com

    You can use "Get Hitched" to refer to the act of getting married. It's a casual and colloquial expression commonly used in everyday conversations. For example, if a friend tells you they're engaged, you might say, 'Congratulations! When are you two getting hitched?'