swagman
8 synonyms for swagman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone, usually without a fixed home, who carries their belongings in a bundle while travelling from place to place looking for work.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From swag (“items stolen by a thief; unlawfully obtained goods; (Australia, New Zealand) bundle of personal items carried by a tramp, traveller, etc.”) + man.
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