homeboy Meaning & Definition
What Does Homeboy Mean?
Homeboy is used as a noun meaning Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown. It is also used to mean A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang. As a pronoun, it means He or him.
Homeboy in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, pronoun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | homeboys |
Homeboy Definition (Noun)
- Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
- A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
- A person.
Homeboy as a Pronoun
- He or him.
Synonyms of Homeboy
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Homeboy synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
homeboy (plural homeboys)
homeboy (third-person singular, masculine, nominative or objective case)
Words That Rhyme With Homeboy
Origin of Homeboy
Blend of hometown + boy. First use appears c. 1847. It is believed to have originated in American English among travelers to metropolitan areas, formed from a blend of hometown + boy. In contemporary usage, it is predominantly associated with African American and Latino communities in the United States.
How Do You Say Homeboy?
Homeboy is pronounced /ˈhoʊm.bɔɪ/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (hoʊm).