trampy

English

Etymology

From tramp +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtɹæmpi/

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Adjective

trampy (comparative trampier, superlative trampiest)

1. Like a tramp or homeless person.
   • 2009 October 29, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Mr Stink, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:

     “Mmm, no no no, that won’t do at all . . .” said the TV producer as he studied Mr. Stink. “Can we put some dirt on him? He doesn’t look trampy enough. Makeup? Where’s makeup?”

2. (derogatory, of women) Slutty; promiscuous.

Derived terms

• trampily
• trampiness