What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lazarone
Example
The city's downtown area is filled with lazarones who sleep on the sidewalks. [lazarone: noun]
Example
He resorted to becoming a lazarone after losing his job and being unable to pay rent. [lazarone: adjective]
tramp
Example
The tramp walked along the railroad tracks, carrying all his belongings in a backpack. [tramp: noun]
Example
She lived as a tramp for several years, moving from town to town and working odd jobs. [tramp: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Tramp is more commonly used than lazarone in everyday language. Tramp is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while lazarone is less common and may not be familiar to some English speakers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lazarone and tramp?
Both lazarone and tramp are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
