noun
homeboy
HOHM-boy
Homeboy (noun) means a close male friend, especially one from the same neighbourhood or hometown. Example: “He's been my homeboy since elementary school.”
noun
1
A close male friend, especially one from the same neighbourhood or hometown.
"He's been my homeboy since elementary school."
How to use homeboy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang for a close, loyal friend, especially from your own neighbourhood.
When to use it
Very informal slang; not appropriate in formal writing.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
US slang blending "hometown" and "boy," originally used by people from the same town living away from it, later widely adopted in African American and Latino communities.
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What does “homeboy” mean?
The word “homeboy” means a close male friend, especially one from the same neighbourhood or hometown. In plain terms, slang for a close, loyal friend, especially from your own neighbourhood.
How do you pronounce “homeboy”?
“Homeboy” is pronounced HOHM-boy (/ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “homeboy” in a sentence?
Here is “homeboy” used in a sentence: “He's been my homeboy since elementary school.”
What part of speech is “homeboy”?
“Homeboy” is a noun.
Where does the word “homeboy” come from?
The word “homeboy” comes from Latin. US slang blending "hometown" and "boy," originally used by people from the same town living away from it, later widely adopted in African American and Latino communities.
