Hitchhiker

usgb/ˈhɪtʃər/
noun

A person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles.

He spent the summer traveling as a hitchhiker, getting rides from kind strangers.
Visual representation of "hitchhiker" - A person who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles.

Often appears as...

  • become a hitchhiker
  • pick up a hitchhiker
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Informal Context

Hitchhiking is informal and not recommended in all places due to safety concerns.

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While hitchhiking can be adventurous, it's not safe everywhere.
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Body Language

Thumb up is a common gesture by hitchhikers to signal they need a ride.

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Standing by the roadside, the hitchhiker raised his thumb to passing cars.
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Cultural Variation

Hitchhiking customs and its acceptance vary widely across different cultures.

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In some countries, you'll see a hitchhiker in nearly every town.
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