hitch
hike
Third Person
hitchhikes
Present Participle
hitchhiking
Past Tense
hitchhiked
Past Participle
hitchhiked
1
to travel by getting free rides in passing vehicles, typically by standing at the side of the road and signaling drivers to stop
- During their backpacking adventure, they decided to hitchhike through Europe to experience the local culture more intimately.
- In the 1970s, it was common for young travelers to hitchhike across the country, relying on the generosity of strangers for rides.
- When their car broke down in the middle of nowhere, they had no choice but to hitchhike to the nearest town for assistance.
- After missing the last bus, she had to hitchhike home, hoping to catch a ride from a passing driver.
- The backpacker decided to hitchhike to the trailhead instead of waiting for the infrequent bus service.