Homeboy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Homeboy is a noun meaning (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
Meaning
(colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, African-American Vernacular) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- (colloquial) A person.
- (African-American Vernacular, slang) He or him.
Example Sentences
He hit homeboy in his junk
Should’ve listen to homeboy
Homeboy rafikied a peacock with a squeegee.
When the boy next door; Don't want to be my homeboy no more; Saw something that I never saw before; I think he wants to be my baby
Word Forms
- homeboys
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include homie, bro, dude, fella, bloke, buddy.
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