Homeboy

Pronunciation

• US IPA: ˈhoÊŠm.bɔɪ

Origin

• 20th century United States Latino-American urban slang. Originated from travelers to metropolitan areas derived from American English as a hometownboy. However modern use is mostly by African-Americans and Latinos in the United States.

Full definition of homeboy

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.

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