Hitchhiker: meaning, definitions and examples

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hitchhiker

 

[ หˆhษชtสƒหŒhaษชkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

traveling by car

A hitchhiker is a person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles. Often, they stand by the side of the road with their thumb raised to signal that they are looking for a lift. This practice is common among travelers seeking adventure or those trying to save money on transportation.

Synonyms

thumber, traveler

Examples of usage

  • The hitchhiker waited for hours before a car finally stopped.
  • He picked up a hitchhiker on his way to the city.
  • Many hitchhikers have interesting stories to share from their travels.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitchhiker" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caroneiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเค—เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trampen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penumpang tumpangan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะบะธะฝะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autostopowicz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒƒใƒใƒใ‚คใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท autostoppeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autoestopista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otostopรงu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํž›์น˜ํ•˜์ด์ปค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงูƒุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopaล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stopรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญไพฟ่ฝฆ็š„ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtoลกtopar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkissko

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะฒั‚ะพัั‚ะพะฟัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒฉแƒฐแƒแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hitchhiker

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autoestopista

Etymology

The word 'hitchhiker' combines 'hitch', originally meaning 'to fasten or attach', and 'hike', referring to walking or traveling. Its modern usage began to surface in the early 20th century in the United States, particularly during the Great Depression when many people resorted to hitchhiking as a means of cost-effective transportation. The phenomenon gained popularity as a symbol of freedom and adventure, especially among young travelers and those seeking economic opportunities. By the mid-20th century, hitchhiking was widely recognized in popular culture, often depicted in movies and literature as a method of spontaneous travel. Despite its decline in some areas due to safety concerns, hitchhiking remains a recognizable term today, symbolizing a unique way of connecting with others on the road.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,431, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.