Get hitched
verb
To get married.
After dating for five years, they finally decided to get hitched.

Often appears as...
- decide to get hitched
- plan to get hitched
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To get married.
After dating for five years, they finally decided to get hitched.

Often appears as...
- decide to get hitched
- plan to get hitched
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1

Colloquial Term
The phrase is casual and often used in informal conversation rather than formal writings.

I can't wait until we get hitched next summer!
Positive Vibe
It expresses a joyful and light-hearted attitude towards marriage.

They're so in love, they'll probably get hitched soon!
Avoid Formality
Don't use 'get hitched' in formal situations, like official documents or announcements.

In their wedding invitation, they preferred 'We are getting married' over 'We are getting hitched.'
Colloquial Term
The phrase is casual and often used in informal conversation rather than formal writings.

I can't wait until we get hitched next summer!
Positive Vibe
It expresses a joyful and light-hearted attitude towards marriage.

They're so in love, they'll probably get hitched soon!
Avoid Formality
Don't use 'get hitched' in formal situations, like official documents or announcements.

In their wedding invitation, they preferred 'We are getting married' over 'We are getting hitched.'
Colloquial Term
The phrase is casual and often used in informal conversation rather than formal writings.

I can't wait until we get hitched next summer!
Positive Vibe
It expresses a joyful and light-hearted attitude towards marriage.

They're so in love, they'll probably get hitched soon!
Avoid Formality
Don't use 'get hitched' in formal situations, like official documents or announcements.

In their wedding invitation, they preferred 'We are getting married' over 'We are getting hitched.'
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