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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

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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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