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I feel like some sort of fiction-writing hobo, jumping trains and always hoping I'll find a good place to start a fire in the next town. And I keep having these panicky episodes where I corner my husband and rant at him: 'I don't have anywhere to write! I can't write! I don't have a place to write!'
Rainbow Rowell

Meaning of "hobo" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD HOBO

(Us): origin unknown.
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PRONUNCIATION OF HOBO

hobo  [ˈhəʊbəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOBO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hobo is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HOBO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hobo

Hobo

A hobo is a migratory worker or homeless vagabond—especially one who is penniless. The term originated in the Western—probably Northwestern—United States around 1890. Unlike "tramps"—who work only when they are forced to, and "bums"—who do not work at all, "hobos" are itinerant workers.

Definition of hobo in the English dictionary

The definition of hobo in the dictionary is a tramp; vagrant. Other definition of hobo is a migratory worker, esp an unskilled labourer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOBO


Abo
ˈæbəʊ
adobo
əˈdəʊbəʊ
algarrobo
ˌælɡəˈrəʊbəʊ
beau
bəʊ
beaux
bəʊ
bimbo
ˈbɪmbəʊ
bo
bəʊ
BOBO
ˈbəʊbəʊ
Colombo
kəˈlʌmbəʊ
combo
ˈkɒmbəʊ
gobo
ˈɡəʊbəʊ
jumbo
ˈdʒʌmbəʊ
kobo
ˈkəʊbəʊ
lobo
ˈləʊbəʊ
MOBO
ˈməʊbəʊ
Nebo
ˈniːbəʊ
obo
ˈəʊbəʊ
oboe
ˈəʊbəʊ
rainbow
ˈreɪnˌbəʊ
semihobo
ˌsemɪˈhəʊbəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOBO

hobbyless
hobday
hobdayed
hobgoblin
hobgoblinism
hobgoblinry
hoblike
hobnail
hobnail boot
hobnailed
hobnailed boot
hobnob
hobnobbed
hobnobber
hobnobbing
hobnobby
hobodom
hoboism
Hoboken
hobson-jobson

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOBO

bilbo
bonobo
bumbo
dumbo
Gabo
garbo
gazebo
gumbo
Huambo
Ibo
lavabo
lesbo
limbo
mambo
Maracaibo
Ningbo
placebo
rumbo
sambo
Tambo

Synonyms and antonyms of hobo in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «hobo» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOBO

Find out the translation of hobo to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hobo from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hobo» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

流浪汉
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hobo
570 millions of speakers

English

hobo
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आवारा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المتشرد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

бродяга
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hobo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভবঘুরে লোক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

clochard
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Landstreicher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ホーボー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

호보
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hobo
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đi lang thang
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாடோடி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉबो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

serseri
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vagabondo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

włóczęga
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

бродяга
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vagabond
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αλήτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hobo
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hobo
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hobo
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hobo

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBO»

The term «hobo» is very widely used and occupies the 9.022 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOBO» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hobo

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3 QUOTES WITH «HOBO»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word hobo.
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Art Linkletter
I grew up poor. I never had any money. I was a hobo, you know, ride the freights.
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Rainbow Rowell
I feel like some sort of fiction-writing hobo, jumping trains and always hoping I'll find a good place to start a fire in the next town. And I keep having these panicky episodes where I corner my husband and rant at him: 'I don't have anywhere to write! I can't write! I don't have a place to write!'
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Pete Seeger
I have sung in hobo jungles, and I have sung for the Rockefellers, and I am proud that I have never refused to sing for anybody.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOBO»

Discover the use of hobo in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hobo and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Hobo
Hobo is a celebration of the cultural and historical significance of the hobo in American society. It’s also the story of what Eddy Joe learned on the rails, and of the fascinating, worldly-wise men who became his teachers.
Eddy Joe Cotton, 2007
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The Hobo Handbook: A Field Guide to Living by Your Own Rules
You need to be ready to put in the effort. If you want to make your way in the Jungle and along your route, you need the know-how provided within. This is the textbook to your open-road education.
Josh Mack, 2011
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Tales of an American Hobo
"Tales of an American Hobo is a lasting legacy to conventional society, teaching about a bygone era of American history and a rare breed of humanity who chose to live by the rails and on the road.
Charles Elmer Fox, 1989
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Citizen Hobo: How a Century of Homelessness Shaped America
In this eye-opening work of American history, Todd DePastino tells the epic story of hobohemia's rise and fall, and crafts a stunning new interpretation of the "American century" in the process.
Todd DePastino, 2010
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Yancy, the Youngest Hobo
After only a brief time, Irvin's father remarried and, at the age of seven, Irvin was on his own. In this true, heroic story of perseverance, bravery and valor, young Irvin Yancey survives by his own strenght and ingenuity.
Betty L. Carter, 2008
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Hobo Camp Fire Tales
This is the second book in the famous hobo series by A No.1.
A No. 1, 2012
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The Adventures of a Woman Hobo
The book has no illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com).
Ethel Lynn, 2010
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Elly's Hobo Reformation
A middle-aged woman on the run in the company of a contract minister, encountering new concepts, a few unsetteling characters and the occasional lame invention.
Nr Tidd, 2008
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The Amazing Adventures of Hobo the Dog
The Amazing Adventures of Hobo the Dog is a book for readers of all ages. Follow the life of Hobo and be amazed where this little guy will take you.
Joanne Jurisch, 2005
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The Ways of the Hobo
This is a world where identities are re-imagined in seconds and travel is as thrilling as it is dangerous.
A No. 1, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOBO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hobo is used in the context of the following news items.
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Council agrees to open restrooms on Hobo Days Saturday : Britt …
The city has opened city hall public restrooms during Hobo Days for two of the past five years. Some council members were reluctant to open ... «Mason City Globe Gazette, Jul 15»
2
HOBO - Virtual-Strategy Magazine
HOBO Kicks off Media Effort to End Marijuana Prohibition with a TV, Internet and Radio PSA Campaign. PRWeb. Share. Wednesday, July 15th ... «Virtual-Strategy Magazine, Jul 15»
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The Weekly Beast: ABC braces itself for more bad news | Media …
“Wrapped in rags and a Mets blanket the hobo wandered into traffic at around 10.30am and relieved himself as cabs, cars and buses whizzed ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Metro residents say home is inviting trouble | KFOR.com
The city is aware of the problem, but neighbors say they aren't moving fast enough. “Hobos. Hobo people. Nasty people,” said Humberto Cruz, ... «kfor.com, Jul 15»
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Watch: Cork teacher urges people to 'sherk' responsibilities in …
... Quangodelic, Ian Date Jazz Quartet, David Carroll, Appo, Mide Houlihan, Ian Fiasco, JusMe & Gary Fitz of Hobo Convention & Gary Baus. «BreakingNews.ie, Jul 15»
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Wild Belle Offers Their Behind-the-Scenes Guide to Surviving … - Spin
With a zero dollar grooming budget you end up looking like a hobo, with the long hair and long beard. I definitely don't wear leather onstage or ... «SPIN, Jul 15»
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3 fun things | www.accessatlanta.com
Check out the model train layouts, hear tales about life on the rails in the Hobo Jungle and tour Operation Lifesaver's mobile exhibit on rail ... «Access Atlanta, Jul 15»
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Charley Crockett Finds the Soul of Dallas Blues | Dallas Observer
... on freight trains, hitchhike on the highway, and generally learned how to squat, sleep in parks and really learned to hobo around,” he recalls. «Dallas Observer, Jul 15»
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GET REEL: Who is the greatest movie character of all time …
You don't get anymore iconic that Charlie Chaplin's humane hobo. That nearly all of Chaplin's films rate as masterpieces makes this is an easy ... «Wicked Local Hopedale, Jul 15»
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Twin Lakes Community Briefs - The Baxter Bulletin
The next summer day camp, “Life as a Hobo,” is set for July 24. Space is limited, and reservations are needed. For information or to view photos ... «Baxter Bulletin, Jul 15»

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