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as in hobo
a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living
the police encouraged the tramps who were sleeping in the park to spend the bitterly cold night in the homeless shelter
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as in prostitute
disparaging
a boldly flirtatious or sexually promiscuous woman
elders in the roaring twenties who labeled flappers degenerates and tramps
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
tramped wearily up the stairs after a long day at work
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as in to stroll
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure
we would have happily tramped through the forest for the rest of the day if it hadn't started to rain
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as in vagabond
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Recent Examples of tramp
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2025
As historian Kelly Lytle Hernández writes, one thing that stood in the way of this vision was the figure of the tramp.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Over time, tramping feet, shedding pets, and spilled drinks can take a heavy toll on our hard-working carpets.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Oct. 2025
Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
When the schooner was just off the coast of El Salvador, a tramp steamer spotted them and finally supplied fresh water.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Told in a lingua franca of philosophy and academic jargon, Lucky’s speech has something to do with the collapse of reason and logic, and the futility of human progress, which is ultimately what tramps Estragon (Reeves) and Vladimir (Winter) are up against, too.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2025
As historian Kelly Lytle Hernández writes, one thing that stood in the way of this vision was the figure of the tramp.
—JSTOR Daily, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
So kids and adults alike can take a quick bathroom break without having to tramp through the interior, getting back to the outdoor activities of the day without peeling off muddy boots or clothes.
—New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2025
Over time, tramping feet, shedding pets, and spilled drinks can take a heavy toll on our hard-working carpets.
—Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Some Esperantists have embraced the tramp lifestyle full-time.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
When the schooner was just off the coast of El Salvador, a tramp steamer spotted them and finally supplied fresh water.
—Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tramp
Noun
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Taylor, for one, opted for a deep wine, velvet Ralph Lauren tank dress paired with a Chloé bracelet hobo bag, and gold Aquazurra sandals.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 June 2026
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Schneider plays David, a reticent young man with the soulful-hobo air of a Beat poet, who makes a living as an events photographer but whose private passion is a secretive lifelong project, inherited from his father, documenting the changing Parisian suburbs.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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By that time, Epstein had already been convicted of felony solicitation of prostitutes and procuring persons under 18 for prostitution.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 Dec. 2025
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When law enforcement was first investigating Epstein in the mid-2000s, accusers said, Epstein's lawyers dug up dirt on them and accused them of being prostitutes.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
20 Nov. 2025
Verb
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After starting at right tackle, Lomu flipped to the left side as Will Campbell’s top backup when the Patriots shuffled their O-line personnel with Maye still on the field.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The state's unique open primary — in which the top two contenders advance to the general election regardless of their party affiliation — was plagued by Democratic in-fighting and scandal that repeatedly shuffled the frontrunners.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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Jacobs found his elk atop one such rock, defending itself and attempting to stomp his dogs to death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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More than 150 people were strolling through the various booths and tents set up along the Fox River in North Aurora within the first 30 minutes of the event on Saturday.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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The riverside area below the museum is well-trafficked by strolling and jogging Bilbainos who may pop in to enjoy the rooftop views and surrounding shops and galleries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Injuries help to explain the vagabond nature of Burdi's career.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gaudí, a committed Catholic, was known for wearing ragged clothes and did not immediately receive medical attention because onlookers mistook him for a beggar.—
Raf Sanchez,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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Kathleen Clark, an ethics lawyer who teaches at Washington University’s law school, told me, adding that this stance beggars belief.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Billy the Kid, Doc Holliday and Pat Garrett hang out with a hussy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2021
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Either way, the woman comes out the other end a victim and a champion, but as a tramp and a hussy too.—
Benjy Hansen-Bundy,
Glamour,
30 May 2018
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“Tramp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tramp. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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