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
Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for
people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or
ill.