Cudgee

A "cudgee" is Australian slang for a ride given to someone, usually on the crossbar of a bicycle. The term implies a temporary and often uncomfortable or precarious mode of transportation. It can also refer more broadly to any form of short-term assistance or favour, particularly one that provides a lift or helps someone over a short distance or difficulty. The etymology is uncertain, but it may be derived from the word "cadge," meaning to beg or obtain something by persuasion. The word is most commonly used in Australia.