homie

[hoh-mee] /ˈhoʊ mi/
noun, Slang.
1.
a homeboy or homegirl.
Also, homey.
Origin
1940-45; by shortening and alteration
British Dictionary definitions for homie

homie

/ˈhəʊmɪ/
noun
1.
(slang, mainly US) short for homeboy or homegirl See homeboy
Word Origin and History for homie
n.

also homey, by 1970s, slang, short for homeboy (q.v.). The identical word is recorded from the 1920s in New Zealand slang in the sense "recently arrived British immigrant."

Slang definitions & phrases for homie

homie

modifier

: and ''homie love,'' the camaraderie among members of his gang

noun
  1. (also homey) A close friend or a fellow townsperson; buddy, home boy: is expecting more than her homies to support her/ Then get yourself a job, homie (1970s+ Black)
  2. A male homosexual; faggot, queer (1940s+)

Related Abbreviations for homie

homie

homeboy