hitcha
Hitcha is an informal term that refers to the act of hitchhiking, or obtaining a ride from a passing vehicle by signaling the driver, typically with the thumb. The word is derived from the longer phrase hitch a ride and is most often encountered in spoken English and casual writing. Spelling variants include hitch-a and hitcha, and the pronunciation can vary by dialect.
Usage and scope: Hitcha is primarily used in everyday conversation and in fiction to convey casual speech.
Other uses: There is no widely recognized, stable proper noun or product universally known as “Hitcha” with