Homie: meaning, definitions and examples

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homie

 

[ หˆhoสŠmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

friend, companion

The term 'homie' is a colloquial expression that refers to a close and trusted friend, often used within urban or youth culture. It conveys a sense of camaraderie and loyalty among friends. Homies are typically individuals who share similar experiences or backgrounds.

Synonyms

buddy, friend, mate, pal

Examples of usage

  • Hey, what's up, homie?
  • I always hang out with my homies on the weekends.
  • He's been my homie since childhood.
  • I can't believe my homie is moving away.

Translations

Translations of the word "homie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น parceiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹เคธเฅเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kumpel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teman

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ัƒะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kumpel

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹้”

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pote

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amigo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นœ๊ตฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฏูŠู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรกmo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kamoลก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‹ๅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kumpel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vinur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ’แƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dost

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amigo

Etymology

The word 'homie' is derived from the slang term 'homeboy,' which originated in the African American Vernacular English (AAVE) in the late 20th century. 'Homeboy' originally referred to a person from one's hometown or neighborhood and has positive connotations of trust and familiarity. Over time, 'homie' became popularized through hip-hop culture, music, and social media, expanding its usage beyond specific neighborhoods to mean a close friend or companion. The term reflects the importance of friendship and loyalty within community contexts. Its usage varies across different regions and demographics, but it generally maintains its meaning of an affectionate or loyal friend.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,731, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.