What is another word for thumbing a ride?
Pronunciation: [θˈʌmɪŋ ɐ ɹˈa͡ɪd] (IPA) 
Thumbing a ride has been a common way for people to hitchhike for decades. However, there are many synonyms for the phrase that can be used to describe this activity. Some of these terms include hitching a ride, flagging down a car, waving down a vehicle, signaling for a lift, and soliciting a ride. These phrases are often used interchangeably and can be used to describe the act of asking for a ride from a passing vehicle. While the use of these phrases is not as common as it once was, they are still a part of our language, and can be used in both casual and formal settings.
