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Meaning of laptop hobo | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A heavy user of freely available Wi-Fi and/or power outlets at coffee shops.

informal

Examples

“Real laptop hobos you'll find⟳ in the windows of coffee shops up the street that offer⟳ free WiFi and unprotected electrical outlets.”
“Starbucks started the war on laptop hobos (you know⟳ who you are, essay/screenplay/blog writers) who camp for the free Wi-Fi, nurse a single coffee for hours and take⟳ up valuable real estate.”
“The "laptop hobo" phenomenon — patrons buying one coffee and spending ensuing hours browsing the Web — is a growing issue⟳ with food and beverage operations.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Laptopgate Laptops laptronica Lapu-Lapu Lapu-Lapu City Lapu2

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