Sundowner — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər/ sun·down·er

Meaning & Definition of Sundowner

Sundowner (noun)

  1. hobo, vagrant
  2. a drink taken at sundown

Sundowner (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living

    "sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work"

    similar: bindle stiff, bum, bummer, hobo, swaggie (chiefly Australian), swagman (chiefly Australian), tramp, vagabond, vagrant
    related: drifter, roamer, transient, beggar, derelict, mendicant, panhandler, stiff, dodger, malingerer, shirker, slacker, gamine, ragamuffin, urchin, waif

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Sundowner

The most common words with a similar meaning to Sundowner:

Chiefly Australian: swaggie, swagman
bindle stiff, bum, bummer, hobo, tramp, vagabond, vagrant

Related Words for Sundowner

drifter, roamer, transient, beggar, derelict, mendicant, panhandler, stiff, dodger, malingerer, shirker, slacker, gamine, ragamuffin, urchin, waif

Origin & Etymology of Sundowner

First known use: 1868

Frequently Asked Questions about Sundowner

What does "Sundowner" mean?

"Sundowner" means hobo, vagrant. As a noun, it is defined as: hobo, vagrant.

What is another word for "Sundowner"?

Other words for "Sundowner" include bindle stiff, bum, bummer, hobo, swaggie, swagman, tramp and vagabond. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Sundowner" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Sundowner"?

There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Sundowner". Common alternatives include bindle stiff, bum, bummer, hobo, swaggie, swagman, tramp, vagabond and vagrant.

How do you use "Sundowner" in a sentence?

Examples of "Sundowner" in a sentence: "sundowners showing up at a sheep station looking for work".

Is "Sundowner" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Sundowner" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Sundowner"?

"Sundowner" is pronounced /ˈsən-ˌdau̇-nər/ and divided into syllables as sun·down·er.

What is the origin of the word "Sundowner"?

First known use: 1868.

What is another word for "Sundowner" meaning "a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living"?

When "Sundowner" (noun) means a homeless wanderer who may beg or steal for a living, synonyms include bindle stiff, bum, bummer, hobo, swaggie and swagman.