NYT Dictionary

HITCHHIKE

/ˈhɪt͡ʃhaɪk/
VerbNounHITCH-hikehitch-hike · 2 syllablesGrade 5

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

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.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From hitch + hike.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

hitchhitch a ridethumb a liftthumb a ridethumb

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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