homie
Close friend, slangily
Homie is a close friend, originally from Black American slang where it shortened homeboy.
The term implies genuine loyalty and familiarity: That's my homie from way back.
Now widespread in casual speech, it can range from deep affection to casual address: What's up, homie?
Non-kin mutual bond
- buddyInformal term for companion
- palClose trusted companion
- companionOne who keeps company
- confidantTrusted keeper of secrets
sidekick · compadre · amigo · mate · chum · brother · sister · bestie
Attached head covering
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- streetPublic urban roadway
- ghettoSegregated urban quarter
barrio · hip-hop · rap · slang · streetwise · gangsta · OG · vato
Small working group
- crewWorking team aboard
- posseArmed group pursuing fugitives
- cliqueExclusive social group
- gangOrganized criminal group
circle · entourage · pack · tribe · brotherhood · sisterhood · wolfpack · teammates
Firm in allegiance
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
devoted · faithful · true · solid · real · genuine · down · ride-or-die
friend
Non-kin mutual bond
confidant · sidekick · compadre · amigo · mate · chum · brother · sister · bestie · ride-or-die
hood
Attached head covering
- neighborhoodResidential area nearby
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- streetPublic urban roadway
ghetto · barrio · hip-hop · rap · slang · streetwise · gangsta · OG · vato · dawg
squad
Small working group
gang · circle · entourage · pack · tribe · brotherhood · sisterhood · wolfpack · teammates · collective
loyal
Firm in allegiance
- trustworthyWorthy of confidence
- reliableConsistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
steadfast · devoted · faithful · true · solid · real · genuine · down · ride-or-die · unwavering
ally
Supportive partner
protector · champion · helper · backer · wingman · confidant · shoulder · rock · anchor · lifeline
homieenemy
Hostile opposing party
foe · antagonist · adversary · nemesis · hater
- go homeReturn to one's dwelling
- at homePresent in one's dwelling
- come homeArrive at your residence
- going homeReturning to one's residence
- welcome homeGreeting for one returning
- stay homeNot go anywhere
home, homeless, homeland, homesick, homey, hometown, homecoming, homestead, homeward