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Meaning of Hobo
A person who travels from place to place without a regular home or job.
Definitions
- A person who travels from place to place without a regular home or job, typically in search of work or food.
- * A migrant worker, especially one who travels to different parts of the country to find work.
Etymology of Hobo
The word "hobo" originated in the late 19th century in the United States, possibly as a shortened form of "ho, boy!" which was a phrase used to attract attention or to express excitement or surprise.
The term initially referred to a migrant worker or a traveling laborer, but over time it took on a more negative connotation, implying a person who is homeless, jobless, and often considered to be a vagrant or a beggar.
Example Uses
- The hobo wandered into town, looking for a place to rest and a hot meal.
- * Many hobos rode the rails during the Great Depression, traveling from city to city in search of work.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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