hobo
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thumb|Two hobos, one carrying a bindle, walking along railroad tracks after being put off a train (1930s) A hobo is a migrant worker in the United States. Hobos, tramps, and bums are generally regarded as related, but distinct: a hobo travels and is willing to work; a tramp travels, but avoids work if possible; a bum neither travels nor works.
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- Instance of
- lifestyle
- Image
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- Commons category
- Hobos
- facet of
- rail freight transport
- different from
- Hobo
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Encyclopedic overview
26 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Culture
- Expressions used through the 1940s
- Hobo signs and graffiti
- Ethical code
- Conventions
- General
- Notable persons
- Notable hobos
- Notable persons who have hoboed
- In mainstream culture
- Books
- Comics
- Documentaries
- Fictional characters
- Films
- Music
- Artists
- Songs
- Stage
- Television
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
thumb|Two hobos, one carrying a bindle, walking along railroad tracks after being put off a train (1930s) A hobo is a migrant worker in the United States. Hobos, tramps, and bums are generally regarded as related, but distinct: a hobo travels and is willing to work; a tramp travels, but avoids work if possible; a bum neither travels nor works.
==Etymology==
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