homie

Example Sentences

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"Did you see?" my little homie, who is more like my nephew Ben said, "You hear about it?"

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2023

While some undergrads plotted their next parties and attended football games and pep rallies, the homie from L.A. hunkered down to study, even on Friday and Saturday nights.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2023

“When I heard Coolio’s verse, I’m like, ‘Yo, it feels like the homie is still here,” he said, showing off a large portrait tattoo of his labelmate Coolio on his chest.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 7, 2023

Molina said Nunez was “the homie that makes it happen” and “puts everything out there.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2023

I asked, my head cocked to the side, which is pretty much the universal symbol for watch yourself, homie.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds