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urban nomad 

A small but diverse section of society that lives and works in an urban area, yet does not rent, own or otherwise reside permanently in any one location. "Nomad" suggests a chosen lifestyle, as opposed to "refugee", and it also suggests that nomads feel they have a home, as opposed to the "homeless".
Watch the urban nomads as they choose a place to set up camp for the night.
urban nomad by emmafair August 15, 2007
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urban nomad 

A new generation of worker/travellers, they transplant themselves to new cities across the globe following the next big career opportunity.
She was born in London, but got a promotion and moved to Amsterdam and now New York. She's a bit of an urban nomad.
urban nomad by miss_marni October 15, 2008

urban nomad 

One who wanders the streets; a more dignified term for 'bum'.
All the urban nomads that are addicted to junk sleep under the bridges.

Urban Nomad 

Citizen that has chosen to live a life of simplicity and itchiness. AKA cardboard engineer.
I just paid an urban nomad $5 to sing "that's life" and end it by vomiting on command.
Urban Nomad by Peachpuff February 15, 2010

urban nomads

homeless people otherwise known as hobos.
Julia: RORI THE CITY IS BEEING TAKEN OVER BY URBAN NOMADS!
Rori: BUT IT'S MY MONEY AND I NEED IT NAOW
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026