Tramp Definition & Meaning
tramp
- noun
- a disreputable vagrant; "a homeless tramp"; "he tried to help the really down-and-out bums"
- a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
- a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
- a heavy footfall; "the tramp of military boots"
- a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
- a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time"
- verb
- travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition; "We went tramping about the state of Colorado"
- walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud; "Mules plodded in a circle around a grindstone"
- cross on foot; "We had to tramp the creeks"
- move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment; "The gypsies roamed the woods"; "roving vagabonds"; "the wandering Jew"; "The cattle roam across the prairie"; "the laborers drift from one town to the next"; "They rolled from town to town"
"Tramp" in song lyrics
See how tramp is used in real songs:
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"But i don't like that tramp."
Crucial Conflict — Hay -
"Between a fast-tracking, skank-gaming tramp"
Digital Underground — Mans Girl -
"from the get down start. So I had my hoes hoin'. Had every tramp"
Dru Down — Pimp of the Year
Words that rhyme with tramp
Usage tips for "tramp"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "tramp" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for tramp to find words that pair well.