Tramp/træmp/ Definition 1 of 5Pro Tip 1/2Negative connotation The term often implies a negative view or a sense of pity towards the person. The children were taught not to mock the tramp in the park. Pro Tip 2/2Outdated term 'Tramp' can be seen as outdated or offensive, use 'homeless person' instead. Old literature often refers to homeless people as tramps.