homies
word · lemma: homie
Definition
'Homies' is a slang word meaning close friends, usually from your neighborhood or social group. It is informal and often shows a strong bond or sense of loyalty.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and often used in hip-hop, youth, or urban culture. Best used among friends; sounds out of place in formal settings. Frequently appears as 'my homies' or 'chillin' with the homies'. Not suitable for polite conversation or professional environments.
Spanish: colegas - panas (jerga)Portuguese (BR): parças - camaradas (gíria)Portuguese (PT): malta - amigos (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 兄弟伙 - 好兄弟 (俚语)Chinese (Traditional): 兄弟伙 - 好兄弟 (俚語)Hindi: दोस्त - यार (स्लैंग)Arabic: أصحاب - أصدقاء مقربون (عامية)Bengali: ঘনিষ্ঠ বন্ধু - পাড়ার বন্ধুRussian: друзья - братва (сленг)Japanese: 仲間 - 親友（くだけた表現）Vietnamese: bạn thân - anh em (thân thiết, tiếng lóng)Korean: 절친 - 친구 (비격식)Turkish: kanka - yakın dostUrdu: یار - قریبی دوست (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: sahabat - teman dekat (gaul)
Example Sentences
My homies always support me.
basic
We were just chillin’ with the homies last night.
natural
It's not a real party until the homies show up.
natural
My homies live in the same neighborhood as me.
basic
I'm going to the movies with my homies.
basic
Whenever I need advice, I talk to my homies first.
natural