homeboy

Meaning

Noun

  • Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
  • A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
  • A person.

Origin

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

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