Definition & Meaning of "homegirl"in English

Homegirl

NOUN

a fellow female member of a youth gang

Grammatical Information

Animacy status

Human

Composition

Compound

Countable

Plural form

homegirls

a female friend from one's neighborhood or social circle

Slang

What does "homegirl" mean in slang?

The term "homegirl" refers to a close female friend, usually someone from the same neighborhood or social circle. The structure combines "home," meaning familiar place, with "girl," indicating a female friend, to emphasize closeness and shared background. It is informal slang commonly used in casual speech and urban culture. The term expresses familiarity, trust, and friendship.

Examples

That's my homegirl from college.

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