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bum vs tramp

tramp vs bum

bum and tramp both are nouns.

bum is an adjective but tramp is not an adjective.

bum and tramp both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bum Yes Yes Yes No
tramp Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bum and tramp are synonyms defined as:
  • bum and tramp: a vagrant
Other synonyms of bum include hobo.
bum (noun) tramp (noun)
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
a vagrant a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible a heavy footfall
person who does no work a vagrant
a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)
bum (adjective) tramp (adjective)
of very poor quality; flimsy
bum (verb) tramp (verb)
ask for and get free; be a parasite travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
be lazy or idle walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
cross on foot
Difference between bum and tramp

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