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hitchhike
verb hitch·hike \ˈhich-ˌhīk\
: to get a ride in a passing vehicle by holding out your arm with your thumb up as you stand on the side of the road
Full Definition of HITCHHIKE
intransitive verb
1
: to travel by securing free rides from passing vehicles
2
: to be carried or transported by chance or unintentionally <destructive insects hitchhiking on ships>
transitive verb
: to solicit and obtain (a free ride) especially in a passing vehicle
— hitch·hik·er noun
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First Known Use of HITCHHIKE
1923
Rhymes with HITCHHIKE
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HITCHHIKE Defined for Kids
hitchhike
verb hitch·hike \ˈhich-ˌhīk\
hitch·hikedhitch·hik·ing
Definition of HITCHHIKE for Kids
: to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles
— hitch·hik·er noun
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