thumb a lift

English

Etymology

In reference to the thumb gesture used to request a ride.

Verb

thumb a lift (third-person singular simple present thumbs a lift, present participle thumbing a lift, simple past and past participle thumbed a lift)

1. (intransitive, chiefly British) To hitchhike.

Synonyms

• hitch a ride (mostly US)
• thumb a ride
• hitchhike, hitch-hike