hobo

Definition

  • noun: a person who has no place to live and no money and who travels to many different places
  • noun: a migratory worker
  • verb: to live or travel in the manner of a hobo

Examples

  • an old 'hobo' [='tramp'] riding on a freight train

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You know I'm retired from hero work. As am I, Robert. Yet, here we are. E, I only need a patch job. For sentimental reasons. Fine. I will also fix the hobo suit. - You're the best of the best, E. - Yes, I know, darling. I know. Don't answer it, honey, I got it! - Hello? (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) And you've torn right through it! What have you been doing, Robert? Moonlighting hero work? Must have happened a long time ago. I see. This is a hobo suit, darling. You can't be seen in this. I won't allow it! - Fifteen years ago, maybe, but now? - What do you mean? You designed it. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) because I don't have any room. What do you mean? Yeah, I'm packed to the gills. Jimmy Carter. No relation. I interview hobos for the Hobo Times. Drive all over the USA. And I have to tell you. Lady hobos? Hard to find. I think you're mistaken. I'm not a hobo. Second of all, that's a real thing, the Hobo Times? Yeah, it's real enough to pay for my rent and gas. So, how long have you been out on the road? I'm not "on the road." (..)
    2014 Wild