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homie
/ ˈəʊɪ /
noun
slangshort for homeboy or homegirl See homeboy
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of homie1
Example Sentences
His friend, whom Gavidia did not name, narrated the video: “These guys, literally based off of skin color! My homie was born here!”
As the incident continued, he said: “These guys, literally based off of skin color! My homie was born here!”
Mikal: I’m excited to see all of them even though Stephanie Mills is my homie from Mount Vernon, N.Y.
Nicknamed “Smalls,” the 5-foot 6-inch, 110-pound Barceleau told an informant in a separate recording that he shot Wactor because the actor was “going after the homie” after finding them hoisting up his car to saw off its catalytic converter, Howarth said.
“He’s the big homie on the block, bro,” replied Boo Boo, who proudly deemed Trump a “junkyard dog” ready to fight for the United States.
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When To Use
Homie is a slang term for a close friend.It can be used to refer to a friend, as in This is my homie Russel, or as a term of address for one, as in Hey, homie! Homie is sometimes spelled homey. It’s a shortened version of homeboy or homegirl, which are gender-specific but mean the same thing.These terms are all associated with urban and hip hop culture and are primarily used by members of African American and Latinx communities in the U.S.They commonly refer to a close friend who’s from the same neighborhood. In some cases, the words are used to refer to a fellow gang member. However, the terms have entered mainstream use and usually simply refer to a close friend.Homie is frequently used with a possessive pronoun, as in my homie. Example: I’m having a night out with just me and my homies.
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