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Old 30th September 2001, 20:26
Dani1976 Dani1976 is offline
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I would like to know whether 'tramp' can have the meaning of 'hitchhike' in South African English. Thank you!
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Old 2nd October 2001, 01:12
Osiris Osiris is offline
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No, not as far as I know. It has the meaning of 'hike,' not 'hitchhike.' This is, as far as I know, the normal English meaning.
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