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Definitions for Hitchhike
ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkhitch·hike

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. hitchhike, hitch, thumbverb

    travel by getting free rides from motorists

Wiktionary

  1. hitchhikeverb

    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.

  2. hitchhikeverb

    To be carried along with something else, for example Genetic Hitchhiking where a gene is propagated because it occurs in conjunction with a favourable mutation, or Cultural Hitchhiking where a cultural trait spreads with a technologically advanced population.

Wikipedia

  1. Hitchhike

    Hitchhiking (also known as thumbing, autostop or hitching) is a means of transportation that is gained by asking individuals, usually strangers, for a ride in their car or other vehicle. The ride is usually, but not always, free. Nomads have also used hitchhiking as a primary mode of travel for the better part of the last century, and continue to do so today.

ChatGPT

  1. hitchhike

    Hitchhike refers to traveling by getting free rides from passing vehicles, often by standing at the side of a road and signaling to drivers. It typically involves a gesture like sticking out one's thumb or holding a sign with a destination indicated.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hitchhike in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Hitchhike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Hitchhike in a Sentence

  1. Miranda Baker:

    He kind of hurried out of the car, and then was like ‘I’m going to find someone else to hitchhike,’ and we’re like, okay, it was a weird situation.

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