Word
hookup
/ˈhʊˌkəp/
Definition
n. a casual meeting for sex between two people who are not in a serious relationship. It can also mean a helpful connection to someone who can get you something special.
n. a casual sexual encounter between two individuals who do not have an ongoing romantic relationship; also a connection or arrangement that provides access to something.
Examples
“Their hookup at the party was awkward the next morning.”
“He used a family hookup to land a summer internship at the law firm.”
“The dating app explicitly markets itself as a platform for hookups rather than long-term relationships, which has made it controversial in some communities.”
Examples
simple
“Their hookup at the party was awkward the next morning.”
contextual
“He used a family hookup to land a summer internship at the law firm.”
complex
“The dating app explicitly markets itself as a platform for hookups rather than long-term relationships, which has made it controversial in some communities.”
Real-World Examples
“The labels “boyfriend” and “girlfriend” don’t really apply, but it’s way beyond a casual hookup.” Scan code
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