hitching

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of traveling as a passenger in a vehicle, typically by getting into the back of a moving truck or car and holding on, usually for a short distance and often for free.

  - "He was hitchhiking his way across the country."
  - "After a long wait, a kind driver stopped and gave her a ride."
  - "Hitching a ride is a common practice among backpackers."

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Synonyms

affix , join , put together , splice , wed

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hitching
itching , stitching , switching , ditching

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Variants

List of all variants of hitching that leads to same result
hitch , hitched , hitcher , hitchers , hitches , hitching , hitch up , hitched up , hitches up , hitching up

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Etymology

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The word 'hitching' is derived from the Old English word 'hicce' which means 'a ride' or 'a lift'. It is related to the Middle English word 'hicchen' which means 'to lift' or 'to raise'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded hitchhiking journey took place in 1976 when a man named Ben Southall hitchhiked around Australia in 133 days.

2. In some countries, hitchhiking is illegal or considered dangerous, so it is important to check local laws and customs before attempting to hitchhike.

3. The practice of hitchhiking has declined in popularity with the rise of affordable air travel and ride-sharing services.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thumb: Thumb is a common signal used by hitchhikers to indicate they are looking for a ride. The practice of hitchhiking with one's thumb out is also known as 'thumbing a ride'.

2. Hitchhiker's thumb: The term 'hitchhiker's thumb' refers to the callous that often develops on the thumb of frequent hitchhikers due to repeatedly sticking it out to signal for rides.

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Culture

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Hitchhiking has been a popular mode of transportation for travelers since the early 20th century. It has been depicted in literature, art, and music, often as a symbol of adventure and freedom. Some notable works include Jack Kerouac's 'On the Road' and Bob Dylan's 'Thunder on the Mountain'.

How to Memorize "hitching"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize yourself standing by the side of the road, thumb out, waiting for a ride. Imagine the feeling of the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as a car pulls over and offers you a ride.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hitchhiking' with the feeling of adventure and freedom. Remember that it is a way to meet new people and see new places.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Hitching Is Travel's Exciting Choice' to remember the meaning of the word.

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