1. close male friends from one’s neighborhood or hometown
Usage: informal; slang
2. male members of one’s gang or crew
Usage: slang

Examples

• He grew up with his homeboys on the south side of town.
• The homeboys always had each other’s backs.
• She invited her brother and his homeboys to the barbecue.
• The homeboys met up at the basketball court every weekend.
• He called his homeboys to help him move apartments.
• The group of homeboys had been friends since elementary school.