homeboy

Etymology

20th century United States African-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.

noun

1. (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
   When the boy next door; Don't want to be my homeboy no more; Saw something that I never saw before; I think he wants to be my baby 2004, “Homeboy”, performed by JoJo
2. (colloquial, African-American Vernacular) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
3. (colloquial) A person.

pron

1. (African-American Vernacular, slang) he or him
   (1:38) If homeboy’s coming through with these, it’s quiet. Yeah no, it’s quiet for him. But, like, if he comes through with, y’know, these; you got some air maxes out here, you got some Jordans. Homeboy’s gonna, like, get it. Oct 2, 2017, Complex (@Complex), YouTube
   Homeboy rafikied a peacock with a squeegee. Feb 1, 2023, Fiona’s Videos 🎬 (@fiona_videos), Twitter
   He's talking about the jumpscare warnings in Dead Space. The ones you can turn off. Homeboy takes gaming way too fucking seriously. Jan 31, 2023, IStandWithVic Posting Their L's Online (@ISWV_Losers), Twitter
   He hit homeboy in his junk Jan 28, 2023, Jovani Vasquez (@JovaniVasquez25), Twitter
   Should’ve listen to homeboy Jan 28, 2023, LaughTalkTV (@LaughTalkTV), Twitter