Sunday 27 June 2021

Bum Versus Hobo versus Tramp?

For the record:

1.  Tramp usually means a guy who ONLY worked when there was no other choice.

2.  Bum usually meant a guy who doesn't work period.  This is the handout guy, or the guy who hangs around the 'missions'.  

3.  Hobo meant a guy who was fully able and willing to move/travel....to find work.

As you can guess....bums usually fell near the bottom, with tramps one step above them.

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