Associations to the word «Hitchhike»

Wiktionary

HITCHHIKE, verb. To try to get a ride in a passing vehicle while standing at the side of a road. Generally by either sticking out one's finger or thumb or holding a sign with one's stated destination.
HITCHHIKE, verb. To be carried along with something else, for example Genetic Hitchhiking where a gene is propagated because it occurs in conjunction with a favourable mutation, or Cultural Hitchhiking where a cultural trait spreads with a technologically advanced population.

Dictionary definition

HITCHHIKE, verb. Travel by getting free rides from motorists.

Wise words

He who speaks without modesty will find it difficult to make his words good.
Confucius