Hitchhiker ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Hitchhiker ( noun )

A person who travels by asking for rides from passing vehicles.

Origin:

Derived from the phrase "to hitch a ride" meaning to ask for a ride from someone.

Examples:

1. He picked up a hitchhiker on the highway.
2. She was a hitchhiker on her way to the city.
3. Hitchhikers can be found on roadsides all over the world.
4. The hitchhiker was grateful for the ride.
5. Hitchhiking is a common way for travelers to get around.

(As a verb)

Hitchhiker ( verb )

A person who travels by asking for rides from passing vehicles.

Origin:

Derived from the phrase "to hitch a ride" meaning to ask for a ride from someone.

Examples:

1. He picked up a hitchhiker on the highway.
2. She was a hitchhiker on her way to the city.
3. Hitchhikers can be found on roadsides all over the world.
4. The hitchhiker was grateful for the ride.
5. Hitchhiking is a common way for travelers to get around.