Definition of hobo

hobo

• a person with poor personal style.

  Last edited on Jul 12 2011. Submitted by Philip W. from Lincoln, NE, USA on Apr 06 2000.

• a good friend; "homie".
  • See more words with the same meaning: friend, friends.

  Last edited on Jul 12 2011. Submitted by Philip W. from Lincoln, NE, USA on Apr 06 2000.

noun

• "Hobo" also has non-slang meanings.

  Last edited on Apr 15 2013. Submitted by Anonymous on Mar 01 2012.

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Other terms relating to 'friend, friends':
g	Definitions include: short for "gangster" or "gangsta."
safety monkey	Definitions include: a friend kept around to abuse, make fun of, invite places and never show up, etc.
mandinga	Definitions include: good friend. "homey." originated from the movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective.
brohanski	Definitions include: variant of bro.
cracker	Definitions include: a friend, usually white.
kemo sabe	Definitions include: friend.
friends for cut	Definitions include: friends only for the purpose of having intercourse.
nizzle	Definitions include: Also used as 'neezy' as in the phrase "Fo' sheezy my neezy."
loker	Definitions include: friend.
homie g	Definitions include: a friend.
potna	Definitions include: spelling and pronunciation variant of partner.
nigga	Definitions include: a friend.
foo	Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of fool.
China	Definitions include: "mate", i.e. friend.
b	Definitions include: woman.
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work (one's) butt off	Definitions include: to work hard.
Mutton dagger	Definitions include: Penis. Australian and New Zealand slang. See also pork sword.
long con	Definitions include: a con that takes a long time.
ticks	Definitions include: Minutes.
phew	Definitions include: transcription of the similar-sounding sigh or exclamation of relief.
DILLIGAS	Definitions include: acronym for "do I look like I give a shit."
bostin	Definitions include: very good; excellent; "cool"; "awesome".
humilitist	Definitions include: person who believes in humility as the highest moral virtue
mang	Definitions include: colloquial pronunciation of "man".
up to speed	Definitions include: knowing enough to start performing a task.

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