Hitchhiking: meaning, definitions and examples

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hitchhiking

 

[ หˆhษชtสƒหŒhaษชkษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

travel method

Hitchhiking is a method of traveling by obtaining free rides from passing vehicles. This practice involves sticking out your thumb or holding a sign to signal drivers. It is often associated with adventurous travelers or those seeking to save money on transportation.

Synonyms

ride-sharing, thumb traveling.

Examples of usage

  • He decided to go hitchhiking across the country.
  • Hitchhiking can be a fun way to meet new people.
  • Many backpackers use hitchhiking as a means to save on travel costs.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitchhiking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carona

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคšเคนเคพเค‡เค•เคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Trampen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menumpang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะนะพะผ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ autostop

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒƒใƒใƒใ‚คใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท auto-stop

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ autostop

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท otostop

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์น˜ํ•˜์ดํ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชูˆุตูŠู„ ุงู„ู…ุฌุงู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stopa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ autostop

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญไพฟ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ avtoลกtop

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถltur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะปะดะฐ ะถาฏั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ•แƒขแƒแƒกแƒขแƒแƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yolda qalmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ autoestop

Etymology

The term 'hitchhiking' originated in the United States in the early 20th century and is a combination of 'hitch', meaning to attach or catch hold of, and 'hiking', which refers to walking or traveling. The practice became popular during the Great Depression when many individuals sought ways to travel economically. After World War II, hitchhiking took on a new cultural significance, particularly among young people and counterculture movements. It represented freedom and adventure, with many using it as a means to explore new places without the necessity of owning a vehicle. Over the years, hitchhiking has evolved and is viewed differently across various cultures, with some places embracing it as a legitimate form of travel while others regard it with caution due to safety concerns.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,200 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.