Tramp

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Negative connotationPlay
The term often implies a negative view or a sense of pity towards the person. SlideThe children were taught not to mock the tramp in the park.
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Outdated termPlay
'Tramp' can be seen as outdated or offensive, use 'homeless person' instead. SlideOld literature often refers to homeless people as tramps.