trail bum
(noun)
trail bum (noun) — A person who spends a significant amount of time hiking and enjoying the outdoors, often prioritizing the trail lifestyle over other aspects of life.
A person who spends a significant amount of time hiking and enjoying the outdoors, often prioritizing the trail lifestyle over other aspects of life.
Example
He became a trail bum after retiring, spending months each year exploring new trails.
Synonyms
hiker trash
thru-hiker
Categories
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trail bum?
A person who spends a significant amount of time hiking and enjoying the outdoors, often prioritizing the trail lifestyle over other aspects of life.
How do you use "trail bum" in a sentence?
He became a trail bum after retiring, spending months each year exploring new trails.
What is another word for trail bum?
Common synonyms for trail bum include hiker trash and thru-hiker.
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