noun
Meaning 1
A person sexually attracted to tramps or hobos.
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Meaning relationships
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Standard Lemma guide
hobosexual
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noun
Meaning 2
Punning on bum (as a synonym of hobo).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
A person of an unkempt appearance.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: metrosexual
noun
Meaning 4
A person who seeks out romantic relationships in order to secure housing.
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History
Etymology
Formed as hobo + sexual, punning on homosexual; compare hobohemia and metrosexual.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: hobosexuel — person looking for a home in exchange for sexual favors