Definition & Meaning of "homeboy"in English

Homeboy

NOUN

a male friend from one's neighborhood or social circle

Slang

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

singular

gender specific

Plural form

homeboys

Masculine Singular

homeboy

Female Singular

homegirl

neutral form

friend

What does "homeboy" mean in slang?

The term "homeboy" refers to a close male friend, typically someone from one's neighborhood or community. The structure combines "home," meaning familiar place, with "boy," meaning friend or guy, to emphasize local connection and loyalty. It is informal slang rooted in urban and hip-hop culture and is often used to express camaraderie or long-standing friendship.

Examples

That's my homeboy from back in high school.