vagrant vs tramp

tramp vs vagrant

vagrant and tramp both are nouns.

vagrant is an adjective but tramp is not an adjective.

vagrant is not a verb while tramp is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vagrant	Yes	Yes	No	No
tramp	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tramp is a hyponym of vagrant; that is, tramp is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vagrant:

vagrant: a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
tramp: a vagrant

Other hyponyms of vagrant include beachcomber, sundowner, bum, hobo.

vagrant (noun)	tramp (noun)
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support	a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
	a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
	a heavy footfall
	a vagrant
	a person who engages freely in promiscuous sex
	a foot traveler; someone who goes on an extended walk (for pleasure)

vagrant (adjective)	tramp (adjective)
continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another

vagrant (verb)	tramp (verb)
	travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
	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 vagrant and tramp

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