Hobo

Synonyms of hobo

• wanderer
• bum
• tramp
• drifter
• vagabond

Antonyms of hobo

• citizen
• homeowner
• resident
• settled

Collocations of hobo

homeless

Frequency: 80 %

The hobo was often mistaken for a homeless person.

vagabond

Frequency: 70 %

The hobo lived the life of a vagabond, traveling from place to place.

drifter

Frequency: 65 %

The hobo was a drifter, never staying in one place for too long.

tramp

Frequency: 60 %

The hobo was often referred to as a tramp by the locals.

wanderer

Frequency: 50 %

The hobo was a wanderer, always on the move.

Idiomatic Expressions for hobo

• Phrase: hobo code
  Meaning: a system of symbols used by homeless people to communicate with each other
  Usage: The graffiti on the wall was actually a hobo code indicating which areas were safe for sleeping.