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homeboy

homeboy

English

Noun

homeboy ‎(plural homeboys)

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

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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

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/

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