Definitions for hookup
ˈhʊkˌʌphookup

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hookupnoun

   a device providing a connection between a power source and a user

   "some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers"

2. hookup, assemblagenoun

   a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. hookupnoun

   A connection.

   The plumber came to fix the sewer hookup.

2. hookupnoun

   A brief sexual relationship or encounter; a fling.

3. hookupnoun

   A sexual partner

4. hookupadjective

   For the purpose of connecting.

   I need to buy some hookup wire.

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1. hookup

   Hook-up has several meanings: Making a connection between components in a system An electrical connector A connection to water, sewer, or electrical utilities at a campsite Meet up, or making a connection between people Slang term for courtship, especially of short duration A one-night stand Casual relationship or casual sex In urban slang, a discount In urban slang, a drug dealer

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1. hookup

   A hookup can have two general definitions. 1) In the context of social interactions, a hookup usually refers to a casual sexual encounter between two individuals, who may or may not be complete strangers or brief acquaintances. This term is commonly used in the context of dating and relationships. 2) In a technological or equipment context, a hookup refers to a connection between systems, pieces of equipment, or a specific mechanism. For example, people may refer to setting up their television to the Internet as a "hookup."

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1. Hookup

   Hookup is a one-time short fling of sexual nature. Hookup culture, as the line of thought and behavior leading to normalizing and integrating the “hookup” phenomenon socially, has long persisted. It has been more openly accepted in recent years as people become more candid about trying and discovering sexual encounters before settling for a long-term relationship. Full-time monogamous relationships are still considered the societal norm. Yet, this norm is much less strict than in the past. Casual dating (the one without commitments) where hookups may or may not be involved in an easy and simple alternative. Hookup is just one part of the casual dating experience. Other categories like Friend with benefits (FWB, which defines a person that’s able to share sexual pleasure with someone without any serious romantic feelings involved) may also be considered a part of it. A single term connecting casual dating and hookup culture is “no string attached.” Anyone who wishes to indulge in casual dating while simultaneously also engage in sexual encounters (hookups) can label their dating style as no strings attached dating (NSA dating). The most common ways hookups occur are through meeting at parties with a few drinks involved, and two individuals willing to engage in something they wouldn’t wish to pursue further after that night. Most can blame alcohol and the atmosphere if they regret their actions, which mostly isn’t the case. It shouldn’t come as a surprise either that hookups aren’t something limited to single men and women; married and long-term couples can often be found on hookup sites.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on December 23, 2021  

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1. • Connection
   • System

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of hookup in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of hookup in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=hookup
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Hookup
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hookup
4. ^ ChatGPT
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