hitchhiking
word
Definition
The act of traveling by asking passing drivers for free rides, usually by standing at the side of the road and signaling with your thumb.
Usage & Nuances
Common with backpackers and travelers seeking low-cost transport. Typically informal. In some places it may be illegal or considered unsafe. 'Thumb' gesture (holding out your thumb) is part of the culture.
Spanish: hacer autostopPortuguese (BR): pegar caronaPortuguese (PT): apanhar boleiaChinese (Simplified): 搭便车Chinese (Traditional): 搭便車Hindi: लिफ्ट मांगनाArabic: التنقل برفع الإبهامBengali: হিচহাইকিং - লিফট নেওয়াRussian: автостопJapanese: ヒッチハイクVietnamese: đi nhờ xeKorean: 히치하이킹Turkish: otostopUrdu: لفٹ لینا - ہچ ہائیکنگIndonesian: menumpang - nebeng
Example Sentences
Hitchhiking can save money on travel.
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Is hitchhiking legal in this country?
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Some people think hitchhiking is dangerous.
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He tried hitchhiking to another city.
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We spent the summer hitchhiking across Europe.
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He got picked up while hitchhiking in the rain.
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