homeboy
Meaning
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- (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- (colloquial) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- (colloquial) A person.
Frequency
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.
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