Meaning of 'tramp'

noun

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

Synonyms: hike

noun

a commercial steamer for hire

Synonyms: tramp steamer

noun

a heavy footfall

Example: "the tramp of military boots"

noun

a foot traveler

Synonyms: hiker tramper

noun

a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex

Synonyms: swinger

noun

a disreputable vagrant

Example: "a homeless tramp"

Synonyms: bum hobo

verb

move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

Synonyms: cast

verb

cross on foot

Example: "We had to tramp the creeks"

verb

travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition

Example: "We went tramping about the state of Colorado"

verb

walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud

Synonyms: plod