Hitching: meaning, definitions and examples

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hitching

 

[ หˆhษชtสƒษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

traveling or getting rides

Hitching refers to the practice of obtaining a ride in a vehicle by standing on the side of the road and signaling drivers. This method of travel is often used by individuals seeking to save money on transportation. It can be a spontaneous form of travel, allowing people to meet new individuals and experience different locations without the constraints of public transit schedules. While common in various cultures, it carries certain safety risks and social considerations regarding patterns of trust and interaction with strangers.

Synonyms

catching a lift, hitchhiking, ride-sharing, thumb ride.

Examples of usage

  • He was hitching a ride to the festival.
  • They decided to go hitching across the country.
  • After missing the bus, she started hitching on the highway.
  • Hitching is an adventurous way to explore new places.

Translations

Translations of the word "hitching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น atrelagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Anbinden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyambung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฒ'ัะทัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiฤ…zanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ’ใƒƒใƒใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท attelage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enganchar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํžˆ์นญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุจุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipojenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripojenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ‚้’ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prikljuฤevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tengja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะนะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸlama

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enganchar

Etymology

The word 'hitching' has its roots in the Middle English term 'hichen', which referred to lifting or raising something. The term evolved over time, particularly gaining popularity in the 20th century with the rise of automobile culture. 'Hitchhiking' became a commonly understood method of travel during this era, symbolizing a sense of freedom and adventure for many individuals. It is also linked to the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 1970s when many young people embraced hitching as an economical way to travel while exploring different lifestyles. The practice reflects both the spirit of exploration and the communal nature of human interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,479, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.