Hitchhikers Meaning in English
word · lemma: hitchhiker
التعريف
People who travel by getting free rides in other people's cars, usually by standing at the side of the road and asking passing vehicles for a lift.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Almost always plural; seen in phrases like 'pick up hitchhikers'. Can imply adventure, risk, or necessity. Less common in the US today due to safety concerns. Not to be confused with 'backpackers,' who travel with a backpack but don't necessarily hitch rides.
جمل نموذجية
We saw two hitchhikers waiting by the highway.
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The hitchhikers asked if we could give them a ride.
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Sometimes hitchhikers travel long distances for free.
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Picking up hitchhikers isn't very common these days.
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The hitchhikers shared funny stories about their adventures across the country.
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We almost didn’t notice the hitchhikers because it was raining so hard.
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