How to Pronounce "vagrancy"
word
ˈveɪɡɹənsi
VAY-gruhn-see
vˈeɪɡɹənsi
VAY-gruhn-see
Definition
Vagrancy is the condition of having no home, job, or regular means of support, often resulting in wandering from place to place.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈveɪɡɹənsi
British English
vˈeɪɡɹənsi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
VAY-gruhn-see
UK
VAY-gruhn-see
Listen in Context
Vagrancy was common in large cities during the 19th century.
Laws against vagrancy exist in some countries.
The newspaper reported an increase in vagrancy last year.
She got arrested for vagrancy because she was sleeping in the park.