hook up verb 11forms 3 verb11 •To hook something together. •(slang) To have a casual sexual experience with another person, usually without any future relationship intended.You work out so you can increase your chances of hooking up. That means having the kind of physique that looks good in clothes and looks even better naked. — 2008 •To assemble the parts of a mechanism, especially by connecting wires. •To connect to something like a power supply or a signal source.The suspect was hooked up to a lie detector. •To associate or socialize with someone. •(slang) To form an association (with) someone.The last time Madonna was indisputably on point, she had hooked up with French producer Mirwais for Music (2000) and the sensuous possibilities of club culture. — 2019 •To sell or supply something. •(slang) To supply someone with goods or services.That guy didn't get his ticket; can you hook him up for me? •(slang) To deal drugs; to sell contraband.Hey man, can you hook me up with some weed?He's been hooking me up for years. •(slang) To give a good deal for buying something; to give something for free or to give more than the recipient is entitled to.When you need a new car, come see me, I can hook you up with friend prices. •(slang) To connect (someone) (with) another person. formshooked up · hooking up · hooks up