Homeless nomadic workers, who often stowaway on moving trains for mass-transport. Hobo culture has seen a decrease after World War 2, but the counter-culture youth have brought in new generations. Christopher McCandless is a very famous example.
They are different from bums, because they want to and can work odd jobs. Bums typically have addictions or mental problems that affect their functionality in society, so they typically live in sewers or under bridges. Hobos, on the other hand, rarely stay in one place.
They are different from bums, because they want to and can work odd jobs. Bums typically have addictions or mental problems that affect their functionality in society, so they typically live in sewers or under bridges. Hobos, on the other hand, rarely stay in one place.
by Diarrhea Bubble Bath January 20, 2017

by emergencybiter January 18, 2021

Someone who needs to be loved, seems desperate but actually isn't.
When they're single they're just uncomfortable and restless.
When they're single they're just uncomfortable and restless.
by a pimp named slickback the 4th February 15, 2014

"hey man, you really need to stop playing imessage games man." "why man I don't have a house? I am a hobo"
by Keepingthingsreal September 12, 2019

The crook in your wrist made when you flex your thumb. It allows for a secure place for crack-heads and whack ass bitches to do a line on the fly.
Ellee: Aye you want a line?
Richard: Yeah but I'm not doing one of your crusty butt cheeks, I just take it off the hobo shelf.
Richard: Yeah but I'm not doing one of your crusty butt cheeks, I just take it off the hobo shelf.
by Couldn't Think of a Pseudonym February 24, 2020

Craig just bought out a new storage locker last Friday. Too bad it had nothing but hobo nickels, now he has to dump run.
by DomesticFlatulence September 11, 2021

by Cutie pie 100 June 11, 2022
