Definitions

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  • adjective Resembling a tramp (vagrant) or some aspect of one.

Etymologies

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tramp +‎ -like

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Examples

  • The nearest man on this side of the road is an almost tramplike character.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1994

  • They both, curiously enough, formed the same instinctive conviction that, notwithstanding his tramplike appearance and his burglarious entrance, this was not a person to be greatly feared.

    The Zeppelin's Passenger 1906

  • While Roger’s tramplike gloom explained his single state, Nelson was a whole other kettle of fish.

    The Little Lady Agency and the Prince Hester Browne 2008

  • While Roger’s tramplike gloom explained his single state, Nelson was a whole other kettle of fish.

    The Little Lady Agency and the Prince Hester Browne 2008

  • While Roger’s tramplike gloom explained his single state, Nelson was a whole other kettle of fish.

    The Little Lady Agency and the Prince Hester Browne 2008

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