Alicia Y's definitions

homie

Person you know from your hometown or neighborhood. Originated in 1940-50's in African American culture

Students away at College, or persons visiting or moved to another city or town and noticing someone from their hometown. This person was called "hometown" which was later shortened to "homie" There goes my hometown friend Tonya. In a greeting, "Hey Hometown!" Used then and today, "That's my homie Tonya"

by Alicia Y September 15, 2008