hookup
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A brief sexual relationship or encounter.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He met his two most recent partners at bars, and expressed strong ambivalence and dislike of meeting partners online, but reported half a dozen additional hookups with partners met online.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A sexual partner.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hookup” mean?
A brief sexual relationship or encounter.
Is “hookup” formal or informal?
hookup is generally slang.