Vagabond Definition & Meaning
vagabond
- adjective
- wandering aimlessly without ties to a place or community; "led a vagabond life"; "a rootless wanderer"
- continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another; "a drifting double-dealer"; "the floating population"; "vagrant hippies of the sixties"
- noun
- anything that resembles a vagabond in having no fixed place; "pirate ships were vagabonds of the sea"
- a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
- verb
- 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"
"Vagabond" in song lyrics
See how vagabond is used in real songs:
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"My name is vagabond"
Aesop Rock — Dryspell -
"Yo, it's on, Vagabond"
A.L.T. and the Lost Civilization — Tequila -
"I'm a warlock, wand waver, vagabond"
Dark Lotus — Ali Baba
Words that rhyme with vagabond
Usage tips for "vagabond"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "vagabond" 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 vagabond to find words that pair well.