1. Plural of hoboism; the practices, customs, or way of life characteristic of hobos; vagabondage or transient lifestyle.
Usage: informal; historical
2. Plural of hoboism; slang expressions, jargon, or argot used by hobos.
Usage: informal; historical

Examples

• The documentary explored various hoboisms and the coded messages hobos left for one another.
• During the Great Depression, hoboisms became a recognized subculture across America.
• Scholars of American history have studied hoboisms to understand transient communities.
• The novel depicted the hoboisms of the 1930s with authentic detail.
• Understanding hoboisms provides insight into the lives of migrant workers.