What does homies refer to?
(slang) A friend; somebody one often hangs out with. That's Chad; he's my homie. noun.
Today, the word “homie” is a slang term that has evolved throughout the decades and with it, different meanings amongst a wide variety of people.
A friend; somebody one often hangs out with. "That's Chad; he's my homie."
Summary of Key Points. "Best Friend" is the most common definition for HOMIE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
- Now the dowriest homie cackled and cackled unto Daniel, Thy Gloria whom thou servest continually, she will deliver thee. ...
- Then cackled the dowriest homie ' s serving homie ' s serving homies that ministered unto her, There is nishter done for her.
"Homie" has no gender, so yes, a female can be called homie.
(online gaming, slang) Good game; commonly used at the end of a gaming match; also sometimes used to end an argument. (slang) Good going; may be used genuinely or sarcastically.
In the Bloods, the role of Godfather is known as the “Big Homie.” There is even an “Elite Team,” a group of enforcers who keep discipline in the ranks.
Droog: Mate, pal, buddy.
Noun. (African-American Vernacular) Someone, particularly a friend or male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
Where are my homies?
The “biggies” (parents) and the “smalls” (children) will both love reading 'Where Are My Homies At? ' a fun and highly visual, hip-hop themed search and find book. While tracking down his clique, Homie Bear embarks on a journey of all the hot spots around town.
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Where does homie come from? The first records of the word homie in its modern sense come from the 1900s. It's thought to be a shortened version of homeboy. The word homeboy is first recorded much earlier, in the 1800s, but it didn't acquire its modern sense until later in the 1900s.
homie in British English
(ˈhəʊmɪ ) noun. slang, mainly US. short for homeboy or homegirl. See homeboy.
amigo | mate |
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pal | buddy |
chum | man |
boyo | bud |
matey | dude |
Buddy. This one is definitely more common in the US and Canada. In a way, it's almost the North American equivalent to the term "mate." In some instances, this word might be shortened to "bud," which essentially means the same thing.
(slang) Dude, bud, pal, used to address a close male friend.