verb
hitchhike
HIHCH-hyk
verb
1
To travel by getting free rides from passing drivers, usually by signaling with a thumb or sign.
"They hitchhiked across the country one summer."
"It's riskier to hitchhike alone at night."
How to Use Hitchhike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGetting rides from strangers on the road instead of driving or paying for transport.
Word Forms
hitchhiked past tense, hitchhikes singular
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Etymology
A blend of "hitch" (to get a ride) and "hike" (to travel on foot).