2006-07-31 05:58:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
hobo does derive from the term "homeless body" which first originated during the great depression. many people who had no homes and had lost everything from the stock market were classified as "homeless bodies" in governmental assistance forms (such as soup kitchens that oppened up and the start of the welfare projects). The government at the time needed a terminology to classify such people, hence the term HOBO (homeless bodies)
2006-07-31 06:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by amelia593 2 · 7⤊ 1⤋
A hobo is a homeless traveler looking for work. It was used most frequently in the 1920's and 30's.
2006-07-31 17:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Irish1952 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the real reason - after the American Civil War ended the homeward bound soldiers were referred to as Hobo's - just an abbreviation pure and simple.
2006-07-31 17:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hobo is a term refers to certain wandering persons without homes particular those who make a habit jumping freight trains
2006-07-31 13:10:59 · answer #4 · answered by Nat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, although the term is considered quite quaint in North England.
2006-07-31 13:04:25 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hobo is homeless bastard
2006-07-31 13:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by Naddo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you are correct
2006-07-31 13:07:42 · answer #7 · answered by averilyn06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah as well as stuff like tramp etc
2006-07-31 13:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by ainsleyrix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think it is
2006-07-31 13:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by styce 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋