What does the slang word homie mean?

The OED also provides a second definition for “homie” which is much more suitable for its slang usage. This definition is; “A person from one's home town or neighborhood; a member of one's peer group or gang; a homeboy or homegirl.”
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What does it mean to call someone a homie?

The definition of homie is short for homeboy, which is a slang term for a male friend from your hometown. An example of homie is what a young boy might call his most trusted friend.
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Can I use homie for a girl?

"Homie" has no gender, so yes, a female can be called homie.
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Is a homie a best friend?

"Best Friend" is the most common definition for HOMIE on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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What do you call a female homie?

Homegirl is a slang term for a close female friend. It can refer to a girl or a woman. The word homeboy is used in the same way to refer to a close male friend. Shortened, gender-neutral versions of these terms include homie and homey, which are perhaps even more commonly used.
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Slang Afro Américain - Argot Anglais 6/32 : Dawg, man, dude, G, homie (homey).



What is slang for best friend?

Slang for Friend
  • Dawg: A friend, or perhaps a close friend. ...
  • Amigo: Spanish for “friend”, but used as slang for friend in many English-speaking countried. ...
  • Chum: A close friend. ...
  • Bestie: Short for “best friend”. ...
  • Biffle: Comes from the acronym “BFFL” meaning “best friends for life”. ...
  • Bhessy: Best friends.
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What does homegirl mean in slang?

Britannica Dictionary definition of HOMEGIRL. [count] US slang. 1. : a girl or woman from your own neighborhood or hometown. She was happy to be back home with her homegirls.
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What is the difference between friends and homies?

As nouns the difference between friend and homie

is that friend is a person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection while homie is (african american vernacular english) someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
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Can we use homies for family?

Technically shortened from the word "family," but it's not used to describe your mom, dad or sister. "Fam" is used to describe people in your life who you're close with: your good friends, your ride or dies, your homies.
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What does homegrown girl mean?

If someone or something is homegrown, he, she, or it belongs to or was developed in your own country: She's a homegrown talent. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
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What does a hard 10 mean?

A gambling game played with two dice in which a first throw of 7 or 11 wins, a first throw of 2, 3, or 12 loses the bet, and a first throw of any other number (a point) must be repeated to win before a 7 is thrown, which loses both the bet and the dice. 2.
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Can a girl say dude to a guy?

The answer is that a girl can, and depending on the context and her familiarity with those she addresses, it may be perfectly appropriate colloquial language. This thread may be especially helpful: >>>> dude & bloke, what are the words to address females informally? Some dude just demo'd a Range Rover.
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What does Shawty mean in slang?

1. an attractive young woman; someone's girlfriend. Give this to my shawty.
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Where did the term 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. Both terms started to gain in popularity after the 1960s.
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Does homegirl mean girlfriend?

After all, the term “homegirl” doesn't mean anything more than a girl who you're cool with. A woman who is down to Earth and probably abstains from drama. A laid back woman whose company you enjoy. Chances are, you've known her for a while and your relationship is solid.
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Does homie mean brother?

As nouns the difference between homie and bro

is that homie is (african american vernacular english) someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's hometown while bro is (slang) brother; a male sibling.
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What does Ole girl mean?

n a young unmarried woman, esp. one who is self-supporting.
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What does Hg mean on Instagram?

"The Holy Grail" is the most common definition for HG on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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What is slang for boyfriend?

Boyfy: Slang abbreviation of “boyfriend”. Boif: Shortened slang for boyfriend. My better half: Slang for girlfriend/boyfriend or husband/wife. LTR: An acronym for “long-term relationship”.
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How do you say Girl in slang?

  1. babe.
  2. [slang],
  3. beauty,
  4. belle,
  5. damsel,
  6. doll,
  7. gal,
  8. girl,
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What is Buddy slang for?

What does buddy mean? Buddy is most commonly used as an informal word for a friend. Buddy is often used as a form of address (as in Hey, buddy, I haven't seen you in a while!) or a term of endearment (an affectionate way of referring to someone). It is sometimes shortened to bud.
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What do British call friends?

Mate (noun) So, 'mate' is British slang for a friend.
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What does it mean when a girl calls you daddy?

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin told a website, "Yes, 'daddy' can mean 'father,' but we also use the word to indicate when someone is the boss, in charge, a protector, or doing a good job. That's usually the meaning women are going for in the bedroom."
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What does it mean if a girl calls you babe?

To put it simply, when you call someone babe, it probably means that you have feelings for them. "Its use in any form means that you are attracted and proud to be with your partner," Maria says.
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