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hitched

The correct spelling is hitched.

How to pronounce hitched

verb

IPA: /hɪtʃt/

Say it like: Hic-hed

The correct spelling is hitched. To pull with a jerk. For example: "She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt."

Usage Examples

She hitched her jeans up and then tightened her belt.

He hitched the bedroll to his backpack and went camping.

to hitch a ride

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pull with a jerk.
  2. 2.To attach, tie or fasten.
  3. 3.To marry oneself to; especially to get hitched.
  4. 4.Contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.
  5. 5.To become entangled or caught; to be linked or yoked; to unite; to cling.

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