Synonyms for

Tramp

Verb / træmp / Another word for tramp — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To walk with heavy steps, making a lot of noise

Synonyms & similar words

bum slog hiking plod drift rove trudge cast vagabond hike wander hiker trampsteamer roll tramper swinger hobo swan stray range ramble roam footslog pad stomp march step stride tread slog plod clump stumble shuffle wander roam ramble drift mooch vagabond hobo bum itinerant nomad

Synonyms by register

Formal

vagabond drifter wanderer nomad

Informal

bum hobo loafer vagrant

Literary

wayfarer pilgrim sojourner

Antonyms

gentleman lady respectable person well-dressed person affluent person bourgeois

Common collocations

  • tramp steamer
  • tramp freighter
  • tramp around
  • tramp through
  • tramp over
  • tramp the streets
  • tramp the country

Word family

noun tramp
verb tramp

Usage note

The word 'tramp' can be offensive and is often used to describe someone in a derogatory way. It can also refer to a type of ship or the act of walking heavily.

Example sentences

  1. The old man tramped through the forest, searching for his lost dog.
  2. The soldiers tramped down the road, carrying heavy backpacks.
  3. The dancer tramped her feet on the stage, making a loud noise.
  4. The hiker tramped up the mountain, enjoying the beautiful view.
  5. The construction workers tramped around the site, carrying tools and materials.

Quotes

  • I'm a tramp, a bum, a hobo, I'm a boxcar and a jug of wine... and I'm a straight razor if you get too close.
  • I'm not a tramp, I'm a woman of the world.
  • A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure.

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