hobo trap

A device or tactic used by hobos to solicit or obtain handouts from unwitting passers-by. These traps are often designed to take advantage of someone who is in a vulnerable situation, locals or other hobos, which is a direct violation of rule 3 of the hobo ethical code. Traps may occasionally be marked with hobo signs designed to covertly communicate trap effectiveness with other hobos.

I barely escaped that hobo trap back there with my wallet.

Why is there an unopened champagne bottle by that bush? That's a hobo trap.

by Jeorb April 11, 2015

Hobo Merch

Clothes from the thrift shop

I just got maddd hobo merch from the thrift shop

by Yolowaht?who said that June 7, 2019

Hobo-Caveman

Someone that lives in the 21century like a hobo in the prehistoric times

Sat why you eating chicken of the floor! You are such a hobo-caveman

by Spacechicken89 February 14, 2019

Hobo Funeral

When your hobo friend dies and you hoist him into the Safeway dumpster. Traditional.

Later on I gave him a traditional Hobo Funeral, like he always said he wanted, in the Safeway dumpster.

by yellowhat September 10, 2012

Hobo Triangle

When three young travelers decide to forgo traditional lodging in favor of finding a somewhat secluded area in which to sleep outside. They then form a triangle with their bodies, head to toe, with their possessions in the middle to prevent theft. A variation of the hobo triangle includes building a fire in the middle.

Traveler #1: Did you guys make it back to the hostel last night? I didn't hear you come in.

Traveler #2: No, we just formed a Hobo Triangle down under the pier to save some cash.

by LaChLaN-m February 20, 2009

Refined Hobo

a person where you can't tell if they are a hobo or if that is really their personal style. The refined hobo can be a person who (if it really is their personal style) purposely puts holes and bangs up their clothing.

Kari: Oh, look. Poor guy! He's a hobo....
Hannah: I actually think he's dressing like that on purpose.
Kari: Wow. WHY?
Hannah: He's a refined hobo!

by scarypossum294 July 6, 2009

Hobo Boilermaker

A shot of the finest available liquor dropped into the cheapest available beer.

"Barkeep! A hobo boilermaker, if you please: Jonnie Walker Blue dropped into Natty Light!"

by kalyarn November 5, 2009