Hitchhiker
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhɪtʃˌhaɪkə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hitchhiker is a noun meaning A person or thing that hitchhikes.
Meaning
A person or thing that hitchhikes.
More Meanings
- An item attached to a travel bug and hidden in a geocache to be found and transported to other caches or around the world.
- (preceded by definite article) A dance move in which the dancer mimics the motions of someone thumbing a ride.
- (informal, botany) A bur that attaches and clings to clothing, or a bur-bearing plant.
- (radio, advertising) An advertisement at the end of a programme.
Example Sentences
It's a rough trip no matter how you come, for these washboard roads will loosen up even brandnew cars pretty fast; and hitchhikers always find the going bad.
[…] and networks have taken steps to modify or eliminate the bunching of spots and commercials between programs which results from the use of hitchhikers and cowcatchers.
Word Forms
- hitchhikers
- hitch-hiker
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include passenger, hiker, hauler, hopper, trainhopper, haulier.
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