tramp (Meaning)
tramp (n)
a vagrant
a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
a heavy footfall
a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
tramp (v)
travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
cross on foot
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
tramp (v. i.)
To tread upon forcibly and repeatedly; to trample.
To travel or wander through; as, to tramp the country.
To cleanse, as clothes, by treading upon them in water.
To travel; to wander; to stroll.
tramp (n.)
A foot journey or excursion; as, to go on a tramp; a long tramp.
A foot traveler; a tramper; often used in a bad sense for a vagrant or wandering vagabond.
The sound of the foot, or of feet, on the earth, as in marching.
A tool for trimming hedges.
A plate of iron worn to protect the sole of the foot, or the shoe, when digging with a spade.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tramp
Synonyms:
- rambling
- galavanting
- fiddle-footed
- strolling
- meandering
- ambulatory
- drifting
- sauntering
- ambulant
- gadabout
- footloose
- gallivanting
- traipsing
Antonyms:
tramp Sentence Examples
- The weary tramp wandered along the dusty road, his boots heavy with the miles he had traversed.
- In the dark underbelly of the city, tramps huddled under bridges, seeking shelter from the cold and indifferent gaze of passersby.
- The businessman's pristine suit contrasted starkly with the ragged tramp who sat begging on the sidewalk.
- The old tramp's eyes held a flicker of mischief, belying the hardships he had endured.
- In the post-apocalyptic wasteland, tramps roamed the desolate streets, scavenging for food and shelter.
- The flamboyant tramp wore a top hat and a torn coat, his appearance a testament to his eccentric nature.
- The tramps formed a close-knit community, providing each other with support and companionship on their solitary journeys.
- The tramp's dog was his loyal companion, sharing whatever meager scraps he could find.
- Word spread throughout the town that there was a dangerous tramp lurking in the shadows.
- Despite their poverty and social stigma, tramps often possessed a surprising resilience and a deep sense of humanity.
FAQs About the word tramp
a vagrant, a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex, a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure), a heavy footfall, a commercial
travelling, roaming, ranging, migrant, wayfaring,vagabond, nomadic, itinerant, errant, wandering
stationary, resident, stationary,resident, settled, established, nonmigratory, sedentary, nonmigrant, fixed
The weary tramp wandered along the dusty road, his boots heavy with the miles he had traversed.
In the dark underbelly of the city, tramps huddled under bridges, seeking shelter from the cold and indifferent gaze of passersby.
The businessman's pristine suit contrasted starkly with the ragged tramp who sat begging on the sidewalk.
The old tramp's eyes held a flicker of mischief, belying the hardships he had endured.
