home slice

Your trusted buddy

Home slice is slang for a close friend, essentially synonymous with homie or homeboy.

The term emerged from hip-hop culture in the 1980s and carries connotations of familiarity and affection.

It's often used as a direct address: What's up, home slice?

The word slice doesn't add literal meaning but gives the expression a playful, casual tone.

Related

compadre · my guy · crew · buddy · pal · chill · ride-or-die · real one · homedawg · streetwise · bestie · friend · mate · fam · squad · comrade · confidant · chum

Opposites
social closeness

home slicestranger

Person not yet known

complete stranger · outsider · enemy · unknown · interloper

social regard

home sliceenemy

Hostile opposing party

foe · nemesis · arch-enemy · rival · adversary

Family

home, slice, homes, homed, homing, homeless, homely, homeward, homeland

Familiarity
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Profile
Mostly American · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G