Tramp: meaning, definitions and examples

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tramp

 

[ træmp ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

person

A person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant.

Synonyms

drifter, hobo, vagabond

Examples of usage

  • He lived as a tramp, moving from town to town in search of odd jobs.
  • The tramp knocked on the door, asking for food and shelter for the night.
Context #2 | Verb

walk heavily

To walk with heavy steps, typically as a result of being tired or carrying a heavy load.

Synonyms

march, stomp, stump

Examples of usage

  • The exhausted hiker tramped through the forest, desperate to find a place to rest.
  • We could hear him tramping up the stairs, his boots thudding against the wooden steps.

Translations

Translations of the word "tramp" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vagabundo

🇮🇳 आवारा (Aawara)

🇩🇪 Landstreicher

🇮🇩 gelandangan

🇺🇦 бродяга

🇵🇱 włóczęga

🇯🇵 浮浪者 (furōsha)

🇫🇷 vagabond

🇪🇸 vagabundo

🇹🇷 serseri

🇰🇷 부랑자 (burangja)

🇸🇦 متشرد (mutasharrid)

🇨🇿 tulák

🇸🇰 tulák

🇨🇳 流浪汉 (liúlàng hàn)

🇸🇮 potepuh

🇮🇸 flakkari

🇰🇿 қаңғыбас (qangğybas)

🇬🇪 მოხეტიალე (mokhetiale)

🇦🇿 avara

🇲🇽 vagabundo

Etymology

The word 'tramp' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the Old French word 'trampen', meaning 'to walk heavily or noisily'. It was initially used to describe the sound of heavy footsteps. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who travels on foot, often in search of work or as a vagrant.

See also: tramping, trample, tramps.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,429, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.