Why is it called Hobo?
Why is it called Hobo? Others claim it came from the soldiers returning from the Civil War, who were Homeward Bound. Some suggest it is from the congenial greeting Hello boy that changed to Lo boy and Lo bo and finally to Ho bo. Others think it came from the word hoosier, meaning a rustic individual, a frontiersman.
What do you call a female hobo?
bo-ette - a female hobo.
What can I say instead of hobo?
Synonyms of hobo
- beggar.
- tramp.
- bum.
- vagabond.
- vagrant.
- transient.
- swaggie.
- swagman.
Can a hobo be a woman?
Female hobos, also known as “hobo women,” were a common sight during the Great Depression in the United States. Many female hobos were single mothers who had lost their homes and means of support. Female hobos often traveled with their children and were known for their resourcefulness and resilience.
What is hobo slang for?
'ho-bo plural hoboes also hobos. : a homeless and usually penniless wanderer : tramp.