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Why are hobos called hobos?

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Anonymous

∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/18/2023

The origin of the term is unknown, but it seems to have originated the West during the 1890's. Several theories have been presented as to where the word comes from, among them "hoe boy" (migrant worker).

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