The "lingo" developed from the specific needs of the organization as well as the experiences of working-class people. For several decades, many hobos in the United States were members of, or were sympathetic to, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).
The "vocabulary" originated from the specific demands of the organization and the experiences of working-class people. For several decades, many hobos in the United States were connected to, or shared sympathies with, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW).