Hobo

Pronunciation: /ˈhoʊ.boʊ/

Definitions of hobo

noun A homeless person, typically one who travels from place to place in search of work or opportunities.

Example Sentences

A1 The hobo sat by the train tracks with a bindle on his shoulder.

A2 The hobo asked for spare change outside the grocery store.

B1 The hobo traveled from town to town on freight trains.

B2 The hobo shared stories of his adventures with fellow travelers.

C1 The hobo lived a nomadic lifestyle, never staying in one place for too long.

C2 The hobo's weathered face showed the hardships he had endured on the road.

Examples of hobo in a Sentence

formal The hobo wandered the streets looking for a warm place to sleep.

informal I saw a hobo digging through the trash for food.

slang That hobo is always hopping trains to get around.

figurative In the world of finance, a hobo is someone who is reckless with their money.

Grammatical Forms of hobo

• past tense: hoboed
• plural: hobos
• comparative: more hobo
• superlative: most hobo
• present tense: hobos
• future tense: will hobo
• perfect tense: have hoboed
• continuous tense: is hoboing
• singular: hobo
• positive degree: hobo
• infinitive: to hobo
• gerund: hoboing
• participle: hoboed

Origin and Evolution of hobo

First Known Use: 1889 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hobo' is believed to have originated from the term 'hoe-boy', which referred to migratory farm workers in the western United States.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'hobo' has come to be associated with a specific type of homeless or transient person who travels by hopping freight trains. The word has also taken on connotations of adventure and freedom, as well as poverty and social marginalization.