hitchhike

== English == === Alternative forms === hitch-hike === Etymology === From hitch +‎ hike. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/ === Verb === hitchhike (third-person singular simple present hitchhikes, present participle hitchhiking, simple past and past participle hitchhiked) (intransitive) To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road, generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination. (US, transitive) To try to get (a ride) in this manner. (intransitive, by extension) To be carried along with something else. ==== Synonyms ==== hitch hitch a ride thumb a lift thumb a ride (US) ==== Translations ==== === Noun === hitchhike (plural hitchhikes) A journey made by hitchhiking. (radio, advertising) Alternative form of hitchhiker (“advertisement at the end of a programme”). === See also === hitchhiker