hitch
|hitch|
B2
/hɪtʃ/
fasten or marry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hitch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hicchen,' where 'hicchen' meant 'to move jerkily.'
Historical Evolution
'hicchen' transformed into the modern English word 'hitch' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to move jerkily,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'fasten' and 'temporary problem.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary difficulty or problem.
There was a hitch in the plan.
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Verb 1
to fasten or tether with a rope or strap.
He hitched the horse to the post.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39