hitchhike
[ hich-hahyk ]
/ ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk /
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verb (used without object), hitch·hiked, hitch·hik·ing.
to travel by standing on the side of the road and soliciting rides from passing vehicles.
verb (used with object), hitch·hiked, hitch·hik·ing.
to ask for or get (a ride) by hitchhiking.
noun
an act or instance of hitchhiking.
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hitchhike
/ (ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪk) /
verb
(intr) to travel by obtaining free lifts in motor vehicles
Derived forms of hitchhike
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