thumb-rides

[US]/[θʌm ˈraɪdz]/
[UK]/[θʌm ˈraɪdz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To hitchhike; to get a ride by extending one's thumb.
n.A ride obtained by hitchhiking, typically by standing on the side of the road with one's thumb extended.

Phrases & Collocations

thumb-rides accepted

thumb-rides available

Example Sentences

we often saw people giving thumb-rides while backpacking across europe.

he gave a cheerful thumb-ride to a passing truck driver.

despite the rain, they were hoping to get a thumb-ride somewhere.

the young couple tried thumb-riding to save money on transportation.

she remembered the thrill of hitchhiking and giving thumb-rides as a teenager.

he learned the art of giving a convincing thumb-ride to increase his chances.

they waited patiently by the highway, giving thumb-rides to passing vehicles.

giving thumb-rides used to be a more common way to travel long distances.

the sign clearly stated "no thumb-rides allowed" on the side of the road.

after their car broke down, they resorted to giving thumb-rides to find help.

he practiced giving a friendly thumb-ride, hoping for a quick lift.

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