What does HOBOS mean?

Hobos Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

• A homeless person who travels from place to place, often by train.
• A person who is regarded as a wanderer or drifter.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈhoʊboʊz/
• UK: /ˈhəʊbəʊz/

Origin and Usage

The word "hobo" is believed to have originated in the Western United States around the late 19th century. It was used to describe a migrant worker or homeless person who traveled by hopping on and off trains. The term eventually became more widely used to describe any homeless person who travels from place to place. Today, the term "hobo" is often considered derogatory and has been replaced by more neutral terms like "homeless person" or "traveler."

Synonyms

• Drifter
• Vagrant
• Bum
• Tramp

Related Words

• Bohos
• Shobo
• Nobos
• Dobos
• Robos

Example Sentences

• The hobo jumped off the train and onto the dusty ground.
• He spent his days wandering from town to town, living the life of a hobo.
• The group of hobos gathered around the fire, sharing stories of their travels.