Tramp

usgb/træmp/
noun

A person who travels about without a home or job, often having no money.

The old tramp was searching for food in the trash bin.
Visual representation of "tramp" - A person who travels about without a home or job, often having no money

Often appears as...

  • old tramp
  • poor tramp
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Negative connotation

The term often implies a negative view or a sense of pity towards the person.

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The children were taught not to mock the tramp in the park.
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Outdated term

'Tramp' can be seen as outdated or offensive, use 'homeless person' instead.

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Old literature often refers to homeless people as tramps.
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