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Hitchcockian

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock (1899–1980), British filmmaker and producer, or his works, especially noted for suspense and psychothrillers.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Hitchcock + -ian.

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Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Esperanto: ĥiĉkoka — of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works
  • French: hitchcockien — of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works
  • German: hitchcockisch — of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works
  • Greek: χιτσκοκικός (chitskokikós) — of or pertaining to Alfred Hitchcock or his works