Definition of Hookup

1. Noun. A device providing a connection between a power source and a user. "Some campsites have electrical hookups for trailers"

Generic synonyms: Connecter, Connection, Connective, Connector, Connexion
Derivative terms: Hook Up

2. Noun. A system of components assembled together for a particular purpose.
Exact synonyms: Assemblage
Generic synonyms: System
Derivative terms: Assemble, Hook Up

Definition of Hookup

1. Adjective. For the purpose of connecting. ¹

2. Noun. A connection. ¹

3. Noun. A brief sexual relationship or encounter; a fling. ¹

4. Noun. A sexual partner ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Hookup

1. an electrical assemblage [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Hookup

hookless
hooklet
hooklets
hooklike
hookling
hookman
hooknose
hooknosed
hooknoses
hooks
hooks and eyes
hooks up
hookswitch
hookswitches
hooktop heng
hookups
hookworm
hookworm anaemia
hookworm disease
hookworm infections
hookworms
hooky
hooky-playing
hooky player
hooley
hooleys
hoolican
hoolicans
hoolie

Literary usage of Hookup

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Opportunity 2000: Creative Affirmative Action Strategies for a Changing (1988)
"For example, the State of Massachusetts is considering hookup fees and rebates to encourage energy efficiency in new commercial buildings. ..."

2. Teaching in the New Millennium: How We Can Prepare Today's Teachers for edited by Mike Dewine (2000)
"And third, and finally, the whole idea of being able, for a phone call, for a tele-conference, for an Internet hookup or web hookup, for a guidance ..."

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