homeboy
English
Etymology
20th century United States Latino-American urban slang. Originated from travelers to metropolitan areas derived from American English as a blend of hometown + boy. However, modern use is mostly by African-Americans and Latinos in the United States.
Pronunciation
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Noun
homeboy (plural homeboys)
- (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- (colloquial, African-American Vernacular) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- (colloquial) A person.
Related terms
Terms etymologically related to homeboy
Translations
male from one's hometown
male from one's youth gang
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male person