Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hitch-a-ride

verb phrase

/hɪtʃ ə raɪd/

Definition

To obtain a free ride in a vehicle by asking for it or to travel by getting a lift from someone else.

Examples

After the concert, we couldn’t find a taxi, so we decided to hitch-a-ride from a friend who was heading in the same direction.
Traveling across the country on a budget, she often hitched-a-ride with locals willing to share their vehicles.

Meaning

The phrase ‘hitch-a-ride’ refers to the act of securing a ride from a passing vehicle, often by signaling or asking the driver if they can be taken along for the journey.