homeboy

Meaning

Noun

1. (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
2. (colloquial) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
3. (colloquial) A person.

Pron

he or him

Synonyms

homey

homegirl

Translations

ese

compinche

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/

Etymology

20th century United States African-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.