"hobo jungle" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: En-au-hobo jungle.ogg Forms: hobo jungles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hobo jungle (plural hobo jungles)
  1. (US, slang) A makeshift encampment adjacent to a railroad freight carrier's property where train hoppers/hobos, tramps, or bums congregate while waiting for their outbound train. Tags: US, slang Related terms: jungle juice (english: probably derived)
    Sense id: en-hobo_jungle-en-noun-IhuqsZxo Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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