What is another word for hitch-hiker?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪt͡ʃhˈa͡ɪkə] (IPA) 
A hitch-hiker is someone who travels by getting free rides from passing vehicles. Popular synonyms for 'hitch-hiker' include 'hiker,' 'trekker,' 'backpacker,' 'thumber,' 'thumb traveler,' and 'tramp.' A 'hobo' is also sometimes used as a synonym, but it can connote homelessness and poverty. In other contexts, 'hitcher' and 'auto-stop traveler' can be used interchangeably with 'hitch-hiker.' Additionally, the phrase 'road warrior' is sometimes used to imply that someone is skilled at traveling by hitchhiking, usually with the additional implication that the individual is tough and independent. Regardless of the term used, hitchhikers often travel with minimal equipment and rely on the generosity of strangers to reach their destination.
