- a boy or man from the same town, neighborhood, etc. as oneself
- a close male friend
- a fellow male member of a youth gang
noun
Homeboy is defined as a close male friend or someone from your hometown.
An example of homeboy is someone who grew up in the same neighborhood as you.
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homeboy
noun
Slang- A male friend or acquaintance from one's neighborhood or hometown.
- A fellow male gang member.
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Noun
(plural homeboys)
- (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- (colloquial) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- (colloquial) A person.
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Sentence Examples
- Lekker Seasons carries an amusing "The Easter Bunny is my Homeboy" boxer that's all white, except for the blue and green image and logo.
- Homeboy: Means a friend, usually of the male persuasion.