noun

vagrancy

VAYG-ruhn-sih

Vagrancy (noun) means the state or condition of living as a vagrant, without a settled home or regular income. Example: “He was arrested for vagrancy after sleeping in the train station for weeks.”

noun

The state or condition of living as a vagrant, without a settled home or regular income.

"He was arrested for vagrancy after sleeping in the train station for weeks."

How to use vagrancy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe legal or social condition of being homeless and wandering, often used in an official or legal context.

When to use it

Mostly used in legal or formal contexts, e.g., "vagrancy laws."

Common pairings

vagrancy laws charged with vagrancy

Word forms

vagrancies plural

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Etymology

From "vagrant" plus the noun-forming suffix "-cy."

Rhymes for vagrancy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “vagrancy” mean?

The word “vagrancy” means the state or condition of living as a vagrant, without a settled home or regular income. In plain terms, the legal or social condition of being homeless and wandering, often used in an official or legal context.

How do you pronounce “vagrancy”?

“Vagrancy” is pronounced VAYG-ruhn-sih (/ˈveɪɡɹənsɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “vagrancy” in a sentence?

Here is “vagrancy” used in a sentence: “He was arrested for vagrancy after sleeping in the train station for weeks.”

What part of speech is “vagrancy”?

“Vagrancy” is a noun.