Meaning & Definition of word "Tramp"
Tramp
/træmp/
noun:
- 1. a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or opportunity.
- Example: The tramp wandered into town, looking for a warm meal and a place to sleep.
- 2. an idle or disreputable person, often associated with a nomadic lifestyle.
- Example: He felt ashamed of the way the tramp was treated by the townspeople.
verb:
- 1. to walk heavily or noisily.
- Example: She tramped through the muddy trail, leaving deep footprints behind.
- 2. to travel or hike over a distance, typically on foot.
- Example: They decided to tramp across the forest to reach the hidden lake.
Etymology
●Middle English, from the word 'trampen' meaning to walk heavily or to tread.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tramp around:
To walk around casually or aimlessly.
tramp stamp:
A tattoo on the lower back of a woman.
Related Words
hiker:
A person who walks long distances, especially across country or in the woods.
vagabond:
A person who wanders from place to place without a home or job.
Slang Meanings of tramp
Meaning: A derogatory term for a promiscuous woman.
● Example Sentence: She doesn't care what they call her; she's confident being a tramp.
Meaning: To move about in a clumsy or heavy manner.
● Example Sentence: Don't tramp around the house in those muddy boots!