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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
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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
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Hobo Merch

I just got maddd hobo merch from the thrift shop
by Yolowaht?who said that June 7, 2019
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Posh hobo

In a word, Heather Wood. A wandering nomad that proves, not all those that wander are lost. The posh hobo decides to go somewhere, she just picks up and goes. She is a wanderer, a hobo. That said, she has style, full sized suitcases and enough pairs of shoes for everyday away, plus a few extras, just in case.
Heather packed for that trip like a posh hobo.
by The Posh Hobo May 19, 2018
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hobo fire

Open fire mostly in empty barrels surrounded by hoboes.
Two Hoboes are getting warmth from a hobo fire
by sinqaiD July 30, 2016
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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
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Power Hobo

A power hobo is one of the hopeless many typically found in bus stations, airports, Starbucks and other public locations scrounging around for a power outlet.

Unlike hobos who may congregate around a fire in the winter to keep warm, power hobos congregate around the scarce resources offered by 2 three prong outlets that are sparingly located. Typically you can hear them say "hey is there an outlet back there" or "could you spare a few minutes for me to plug into your power outlet".
The flight was late and the power hobos began to drift through the airport looking for a spare power outlet. Buddy can you spare a watt.
by Power Deprived Traveler December 10, 2012
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