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tramp vs bum

bum vs tramp

tramp and bum both are nouns.

tramp is not an adjective while bum is an adjective.

tramp and bum both are verbs.

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

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