homeboy

/həʊmˈboʊi/

Definitions

1. noun

a friend or associate from one’s own neighborhood or community, especially a young man from a lower socioeconomic background.

“He’s a good homeboy and always looks out for me.”

2. noun

a male friend or acquaintance, especially one who is considered to be part of a close-knit social circle.

“They went to the party with their homeboy, who was a great DJ.”

Synonyms

  • associate
  • buddy
  • neighbor

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger