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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
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
In Commonweal a Berrigan brother wrote from jail of the hopeful solidarity among his Black cellmates; Catholic Worker newspapers, their cheap ink faded by an afternoon of sunlight, described finding Christ among tramps on the breadline and exhorted readers to join Him.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Molly Higgins, Wired News, 11 Oct. 2025
The students tramp upstairs to a room of artifacts owned by a Black family in the 1860s.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Michael Waters, New Yorker, 3 Jan. 2026
Probably not another tramp stamp but who knows.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2023
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Noun
Once per act, a second duo crashes in on Didi and Gogo, providing the tramps’ power balance with a lurid, distended foil.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2025
In Commonweal a Berrigan brother wrote from jail of the hopeful solidarity among his Black cellmates; Catholic Worker newspapers, their cheap ink faded by an afternoon of sunlight, described finding Christ among tramps on the breadline and exhorted readers to join Him.
—Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The students tramp upstairs to a room of artifacts owned by a Black family in the 1860s.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Probably not another tramp stamp but who knows.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 22 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tramp
Noun
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This single-strap leather tote is a tad more practical for everyday use but still fits into the slouchy, hobo trends that are carrying over into 2026.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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One mask depicts a frowning hobo with a 5 o'clock shadow that represents the aforementioned vagrant.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Outside a tent, Dunk is told, by two of the show’s jaded yet cheerful prostitutes, that Ser Manfred is busy napping.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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Andrei also reveals that Galyna (Sophia Shkliaruk), one of the Russian women whose murder the ladies were investigating, wasn’t a prostitute, but a KGB agent.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The downstairs staffs of the richest and noblest families start to shuffle around so chaotically that even Lady Whistledown takes notice of in her column.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The videos showed Chicago kissing and hugging a sable-furred puppy in the family's living room while Psalm shuffled around on his hands and knees trying to chase one of the dark-haired dogs around the room.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Making matters worse was that Seahawks defensive lineman Derick Hall stomped down on Dotson’s calf after the play, leading to Shelton shoving him in the chest and, ultimately, a one-game suspension for Hall.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The College was also spotted in episodes 7 and 8 when members of the Ton strolled through the Grand Square and surrounding areas.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the slopes, winter musts include wildlife spotting in Grand Teton National Park, a sleigh ride through the National Elk Refuge, and strolling downtown Jackson, known for its iconic antler arches.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 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
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The coaches are no different—and have been vagabond for longer.—
Max Olson,
The Athletic,
12 July 2024
Noun
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Hollywood turned him into a beggar.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
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In the old days beggars were drawn and quartered in that square.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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 5 Feb. 2026.
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