homeboy

English

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/

Noun

homeboy (plural homeboys)

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

Related terms

Terms etymologically related to homeboy

homey
homie

Translations

male from one's hometown

male from one's youth gang

Spanish: compinche (es) m or f

male person

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