DITCHED Meaning and
Definition
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Ditched is a verb that typically refers to the act of intentionally abandoning or discarding someone or something, often in a sudden or hasty manner. It typically implies a sense of leaving behind or getting rid of someone or something, typically due to the lack of interest, inconvenience, or a change in plans.
In the context of relationships or friendships, being ditched often means being intentionally left alone or excluded by someone. This act of ditching can lead to feelings of hurt, betrayal, or rejection, particularly if it occurs without any prior warning or explanation.
Ditched can also apply to objects or items that are discarded or abandoned, such as a worn-out or broken gadget that an individual decides to throw away. It can also refer to leaving behind a particular location, such as ditching a party or event without informing the host or other attendees.
Furthermore, ditched can describe a situation where someone intentionally avoids or cancels a scheduled meeting, appointment, or obligation without providing adequate notice or explanation.
Overall, the term ditched implies a deliberate act of leaving, abandoning, or rejecting someone or something, often without prior warning or explanation. It encompasses various scenarios where individuals intentionally choose to sever connections or disengage from a person, object, or situation.
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Etymology of DITCHED
The word "ditched" comes from the Middle English term "dich(en)" which derived from the Old English word "dic". "Dic" referred to a trench or a trench-like excavation made in the ground, typically for drainage or irrigation purposes. Over time, "ditch" evolved to denote a trench or channel made to divert or confine water, and later came to refer to any trench or excavation in general. The verb form "ditch" developed in the 15th century, with the meaning of abandoning or discarding something or someone, likening the act to leaving them in a ditch. This sense of "ditched" has persisted to the present day.
Similar spelling words for DITCHED
- Hitched,
- dished,
- Diced,
- dashed,
- stitched,
- Twitched,
- detached,
- pitched,
- etched,
- ditch,
- Itched.
Conjugate verb Ditched
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