Definition of hobo

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/ˈhəʊbəʊ//ˈhəʊbəʊ/

The origin of the word "hobo" is attributed to a joke among railroad workers during the late 19th century. The term is believed to have originated from a cartoonist named Homer Davenport, who drew a cartoon of a homeward-bound hobo with the caption "Ho-bo" in 1892. The term "hobo" was initially used to refer to migratory workers who traveled from place to place, often taking advantage of charity and scraps. Over time, the term came to be associated with homeless individuals who traveled by rail, often scavenging for food and shelter. Despite its origins as a derogatory term, "hobo" has become a widely accepted and romanticized term for itinerant workers and travelers.

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a person who travels from place to place looking for work, especially on farms

một người đi du lịch từ nơi này đến nơi khác để tìm việc làm, đặc biệt là ở các trang trại

a person with no home or job who travels from place to place, usually asking people in the street for food or money

một người không có nhà hoặc việc làm di chuyển từ nơi này sang nơi khác, thường hỏi xin thức ăn hoặc tiền bạc trên đường phố

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