thumbing Definition
to travel by soliciting free rides from passing vehicles.
Using thumbing: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "thumbing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
He was thumbing his way to the next town.
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She spent the summer thumbing around Europe.
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I saw a man thumbing for a ride on the side of the road.
thumbing Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for thumbing
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Summary: thumbing in Brief
'Thumbing' [ˈθʌmɪŋ] is a verb that means to travel by soliciting free rides from passing vehicles. It is also known as 'hitchhiking' or 'autostop.' Examples of its usage include 'He was thumbing his way to the next town,' and 'I saw a man thumbing for a ride on the side of the road.'
