hitchhike
Hitchhike (verb) means to travel by getting free rides from passing drivers, usually by signaling with a thumb or sign. Example: “They hitchhiked across the country one summer.”
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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They _____ across the country one summer.
Etymology
A blend of "hitch" (to get a ride) and "hike" (to travel on foot).
Synonyms
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Rhymes for hitchhike
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What does “hitchhike” mean?
The word “hitchhike” means to travel by getting free rides from passing drivers, usually by signaling with a thumb or sign. In plain terms, getting rides from strangers on the road instead of driving or paying for transport.
How do you pronounce “hitchhike”?
“Hitchhike” is pronounced HIHCH-hyk (/ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “hitchhike” in a sentence?
Here is “hitchhike” used in a sentence: “They hitchhiked across the country one summer.”
What is another word for “hitchhike”?
Words with a similar meaning to “hitchhike” include hitch, hitch a ride, thumb a lift and thumb a ride.
What part of speech is “hitchhike”?
“Hitchhike” is a verb.