Tramp

The Tramp [ pronunciation trɛmp ] is an American social character that is related to the Hobo. Tramps were initially migrant workers or day laborers, the expression "to tramp " meant at first in English even so much as wander. But the tramp was looking mostly no permanent job, but only odd jobs.

Probably the most famous Tramp character was played by Charlie Chaplin, who often in his films portrayed the life of the tramp.

This expression became famous beside the German by the song The Lady Is a Tramp.

  • See also hitchhiking
  • Lifestyle
  • Homelessness
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