# tramp

/ˈtɹæmp/ (US) · /tɹˈæmp/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/tramp
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place. It can also be a rude word for someone who has many sexual partners.

For teachers: a person with no permanent home or employment who travels on foot; also used as a derogatory term for a person perceived as promiscuous.

## Examples

- The old tramp sat on the park bench with his bags.
- He spent years living as a tramp, moving between small towns and sleeping in fields or shelters.
- The novel explores the harsh realities of life for a tramp during the Great Depression, highlighting the social stigma and physical exhaustion of constant travel.

## Usage notes

- The sense referring to a homeless person is often considered dated or insensitive; the sexual sense is highly offensive.

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