Tramp

Tramp

TRAMP /หˆtramp/
Noun United Kingdom

Homeless person.

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Tramp, that is."
"I've never seen such a Tramp in all my life."

Etymology & History

British homeless person or hike. British dual vagrancy and walking meaning. Vagrant British street person. Country tramp British long walk. Americans 'tramp' sexual meaning British different. Reflects British homeless and walking vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Moderate
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Formality
Slang
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