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Hobo Sort

In computer science, Hobo Sort is a search algorithm (much like Bubble Sort, Merge Sort or Quick Sort) that applies a random and blind search of any arbitrarily sized dataset. Much like a drunken hobo rummaging through a dumpster, search is extremely inefficient, there is no set methodology in search, previously search items may end up being searched again, and search results are not always guaranteed. Additionally, the search algorithm may also fail due to drunkenness, drugs, or other impairment-inducing events.
You're algorithm is less efficient than Hobo Sort! Stupid 1st year!
by rice_cake1 September 14, 2012
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Hobo Cop

Homeless person on a righteous mission to help someone in trouble.
That homeless guy totally put those idiots in their place, like a Hobo Cop!
by Bobblehat January 17, 2015
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hobo power

A term coined by TV and radio personality Adam Corolla.

The level of stink/stench that can be given off by a human being. The scale goes from zero (they have no scent) to 50, which according to the creator of the term 'hobo power', is theoretical. In his own words, "If you experienced 50 hobo power, you would die."
One of the people who called in to the Loveline radio show explained he takes care of a mentality retarded man. He went home one night after his shift was over, and the next worker on the shift turned the heater up in the patient's bathroom. During the night, the patient went to the toilet and deficated, but missed and got some on the heater. The poor caller had to clean up the mess the next morning, and nearly threw up. Adam Corolla pegged the hobo power of the incident at about 26 or 27, stating that if the caller had slipped in the fecal matter, it would have been boosted to over 30.
by Ryan Thompson January 3, 2004
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Hobo Tech

"Dude, that Bum's pants are so fuckin Hobo Tech...
by Clint August 27, 2003
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hobo humpin slobo babe

The female equivalent of a sugar daddy. Orgin: band called Whale
I wanna be rich, but I dont want to work hard, I think I will have to find myself a Hobo Humpin Slobo Babe.
by gay ray September 19, 2003
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Hobo beat-down

A vicious beating often using a hammer, pipe, chain or bat. Made popular by the movie Emperor of the North starring Earnest Borgnine as “Shack”.
My buddy and I had to administer the hobo beat-down to a couple of bikers that refused to pay up after they lost at pool.
by cough-it-up July 19, 2009
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hobo-sexual

a person who enjoys the sexual company of a homeless man or woman.
by mad1 April 16, 2005
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