Synonyms of hobo

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noun

ˈhō-(ˌ)bō 

as in beggar

a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living

kind folks who always gave hoboes who came to the farm a meal and then sent them on their way

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beggar
• tramp
• bum
• vagabond
• vagrant
• transient
• swaggie
• swagman
• drifter
• derelict
• sundowner
• bindle stiff
• panhandler
• roamer
• mendicant
• dodger
• bummer
• waif
• urchin
• ragamuffin
• shirker
• slacker
• stiff
• malingerer
• gamine

hobo

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verb

as in to tramp

Related Words

• tramp
• vagabond
• mill (about or around)
• mope
• dawdle
• stroll
• saunter
• amble
• stray
• straggle
• roam
• rove
• wander
• meander
• knock (about)
• float
• drift
• bat
• traipse
• ramble
• cruise
• gallivant
• range
• mooch
• gad (about)
• kick around
• maunder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hobo

Noun

Brown accessories are mainstays for the supermodel—soft loafers, a hobo bag, belt, and sunglasses, all in a chocolate tone, offer those finishing touches that never lose their urban appeal. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026

On March 19, the 53-year-old actor was spotted filming a new project in New York City wearing a pair of cream suede ankle booties with a bit of a relaxed scrunch that went perfectly with the vibe of her cozy flannel button-down, oversized robe cardigan, and slouchy hobo bag. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026

The bag is a yet unreleased style, which features a hobo bag-style shape and a rich, burgundy lining. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026

One mask depicts a frowning hobo with a 5 o'clock shadow that represents the aforementioned vagrant. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Dec. 2025