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General Slang
hitch in my giddy-up
HITCH in my GID-ee-up · phrase · informal
A physical ailment slowing you down.
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A stiffness, limp, or pain that hampers movement.
“I've got a hitch in my giddy-up after that fall.”
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hitch in my giddy-up In A Sentence
I've got a hitch in my giddy-up after that fall.
Origin & Usage
Southern idiom; "giddy-up" (from urging a horse forward) stands for one's gait, with a "hitch" hindering it.
People Also Ask
What does "hitch in my giddy-up" mean?
It means a stiffness, limp, or pain that's slowing you down or hampering your movement.
Where does "giddy-up" come from?
"Giddy-up" is what you say to urge a horse forward; here it stands for a person's gait, with a "hitch" hindering it.
How is the phrase used?
It's a light, folksy way to say you're moving stiffly or nursing a minor injury.
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