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hitchhike

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of hitchhike

to travel by securing free rides
  • another one of those novels in which the hero undertakes a journey of self-discovery by hitchhiking around the country
Synonyms of hitchhike

hitch, thumb
Words Related to hitchhike

bum

stow away

carjack, hijack (also highjack)

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