Homie: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค๐ค
homie
[ หhoสmi ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น parceiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเฅเคธเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช Kumpel
๐ฎ๐ฉ teman
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะณ
๐ต๐ฑ kumpel
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้
๐ซ๐ท pote
๐ช๐ธ amigo
๐น๐ท kanka
๐ฐ๐ท ์น๊ตฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ kรกmo
๐ธ๐ฐ kamoลก
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ kumpel
๐ฎ๐ธ vinur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dost
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.