Difference between Hitch and Hang-up

What is the difference between Hitch and Hang-up?

Hitch as a noun is a sudden pull. while Hang-up as a noun is an emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition; a complex

Hitch

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A sudden pull. A noose or knot as used by sailors. A fastener or connection point, as for a trailer. A problem, delay or source of difficulty. A hidden or unfavorable condition or element; a catch. A term generally referring to a period of time in which a person works offshore before returning back to mainland.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To pull with a jerk. To attach, tie or fasten. To marry, especially to get hitched. contraction of hitchhike, to thumb a ride.

Hang-up

Part of speech: noun

Definition: an emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition; a complexan unforeseen obstacle to progress; a hitch

We hope you now know whether to use Hitch or Hang-up in your sentence.

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