hoboing

verb

present participle of hobo
as in tramping

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  1. tramping
  2. dawdling
  3. strolling
Verb
  • Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of tramping
Verb
  • Indeed, Ederson has moments where he can be caught dawdling with the ball, hoping for an opening that doesn’t always arrive.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Further, there’s no excuse for Congress to continue dawdling on farm policy.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025
Definition of dawdling
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  • Later, while strolling around the city, Graham had a chance to chat informally with some students.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The streets have had a steady buzz in recent months, with locals and tourists dining and strolling between stores throughout the day.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of strolling
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“Hoboing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoboing. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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