— hitchhiker , n.
/hich"huyk'/ , v. , hitchhiked, hitchhiking , n.
v.i.
1. to travel by standing on the side of the road and soliciting rides from passing vehicles.
v.t.
2. to ask for or get (a ride) by hitchhiking.
n.
3. an act or instance of hitchhiking.
[ 1920-25, Amer.; HITCH 1 + HIKE ]