Definition of HOMEBOY

homeboy

Plural: homeboys

Noun

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

Pron

  • he or him

Examples

  • Her homeboy cheered her on during the intense Scrabble match.

Origin / 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.

Scrabble Score: 17

homeboy: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
homeboy: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
homeboy: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

homeboy: valid Words With Friends Word