homeslice

Homeslice is slang for a close friend, equivalent to homeboy or homie.

The term emerged from hip-hop culture in the 1980s and 1990s, combining "home" (one's neighborhood or community) with "slice" (a piece or portion).

It suggests someone who's part of your inner circle: What's up, homeslice?

The word often carries a playful or ironic tone, especially when used by those outside its original context.