What is another word for thumbed a ride?
Pronunciation: [θˈʌmd ɐ ɹˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
"Thumbed a ride" is a colloquial term for hitchhiking and is commonly used by people all around the world. In some regions and cultures, people may use different synonyms for the phrase. One such synonym is "hitch a ride." This means the same as thumbing a ride, but instead of using a thumb to signal for a ride, one uses a raised hand. Other terms include "flagging down a ride," "signaling for a lift," "bumming a ride," or simply "getting a ride." While the phrase may differ depending on the location and culture, the intent and meaning remain the same - to get a ride from a passing vehicle.
