1. A weed (Amaranthus albus and/or Amaranthus graecizans) that has broken away from its roots and travels along the prairy wherever the wind blows it.
2. A person (traditionally male, traditionally a cowboy) with no family or romantic ties; no permanence; and no responsibilities; who drifts through life, going wherever the wind blows him.
2. A person (traditionally male, traditionally a cowboy) with no family or romantic ties; no permanence; and no responsibilities; who drifts through life, going wherever the wind blows him.
Ex. 1: He'll never settle down. He's too much of a tumbleweed.
Ex. 2: Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweed.
Ex. 2: Drifting along with the tumbling tumbleweed.
by Al Swilling August 24, 2006