Hobo
(noun)
- A homeless and often unemployed person who travels from place to place in search of work or as a vagrant.
- A tramp or vagrant, especially one who is a member of a group of such people.
Origin:
Early 20th century: of uncertain origin, perhaps from the phrase ho, boy!
Examples:
- He became a hobo after losing his job.
- The hobos were seen hanging around the train station.
- The hobo camp was set up on the outskirts of town.
- The hobo's appearance was unkempt and dirty.
- The hobo begged for money on the street corner.