homeboy
20th century United States Latino-American urban slang. Originated from travelers to metropolitan areas derived from American English as a blend of hometown and boy. Pronunciation
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20th century United States Latino-American urban slang. Originated from travelers to metropolitan areas derived from American English as a blend of hometown and boy. Pronunciation
- (America) IPA: /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/
homeboy (plural homeboys)
- (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- (colloquial, AAVE) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- (colloquial) A person.
- Spanish: compinche
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