Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hitchhiking
verb
/ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪ.kɪŋ/
Definition
Hitchhiking is the act of soliciting rides from passing vehicles by standing on the side of the road and signaling to drivers.
Examples
- Many backpackers enjoy hitchhiking across the country to save money on travel.
- During summer vacations, some friends decided to go hitchhiking through Europe.
- He started hitchhiking at dawn and managed to get a ride to the next town within an hour.
Meaning
Hitchhiking is a method of travel where individuals ask for free rides in vehicles that are traveling in the direction they intend to go.
Synonyms
- thumb a ride
- deadhead
