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Homeboy
01
a male friend from one's neighborhood or social circle
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
homeboys
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.
02
a male member of a youth gang or street group
Examples
He became a homeboy to protect his neighborhood.
Lexical Tree
homeboy
home
boy
