What does TRAMP mean?

Tramp 1. Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

2. Definitions

As a noun, tramp means a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant. As a verb, tramp means to walk heavily or noisily.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

US: /træmp/; UK: /tramp/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "tramp" originated in the 17th century, and its usage as a noun to describe a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant dates back to the 19th century. As a verb, "tramp" has been used since the 16th century to describe the act of walking heavily or noisily. The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

5. Synonyms

As a noun: vagrant, hobo, drifter, wanderer. As a verb: stomp, trudge, plod, march.

6. Related Words

Cramp, clamp, stamp, scamp, clamp, gramp, trams, ramps, clamp, champ.

7. Example Sentences

As a noun: The tramp wandered from town to town, looking for odd jobs. As a verb: He tramped through the woods, breaking twigs underfoot.