tramp

noun
UK: /træmp/
US: /træmp/

  1. A person who travels from place to place on foot, usually begging for money or food.

    1. The tramp asked for some spare change near the station.
    2. We saw a tramp walking along the railway tracks, carrying all his belongings.

  2. A woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships.

    1. She was labelled a tramp because of her dating history, which isn't fair.
    2. Don't be such a tramp; respect yourself and don't sleep with everyone you meet.

Synonyms

trek hike plod strumpet slut hobo stomp trollop vagabond
tramp verb

  1. To walk or hike for a long distance, usually for pleasure.

    1. We tramp in the woods every weekend; it's very enjoyable.
    2. They tramped through the muddy fields, their boots covered in dirt and mud.

  2. To walk with heavy steps over a surface or area.

    1. Don't tramp mud through the house because I just cleaned.
    2. The children tramped all over my flower beds, destroying all the young plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tramp" in English means: A person who travels from place to place on foot, usually begging for money or food., A woman who has many casual sexual encounters or relationships..

The phonetic transcription of "tramp" is /træmp/ in British English and /træmp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tramp": trek, hike, plod, strumpet, slut, hobo, stomp, trollop, vagabond.

Example usage of "tramp": "The tramp asked for some spare change near the station.". More examples on the page.