homegirl

noun

home·​girl ˈhōm-ˌgərl How to pronounce homegirl (audio)
1
slang : a girl or woman from one's neighborhood, hometown, or region
broadly : a female friend
2
slang : a girl or woman who is a member of one's peer group
3
slang : an inner-city girl or woman

Examples of homegirl in a Sentence

She was happy to be back home with her homegirls.
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All of these questions are sincere concerns, and even five years ago, Lauren represented me and my homegirls who were curious and asking the uncomfortable questions. Monique Wilson, Glamour, 18 Feb. 2025 That unlearning takes place not only on macro levels but also on micro levels, such as within comment sections and conversations with your homegirls. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 7 Aug. 2024 Then Lee, one of my homegirls, said, ‘Yeah, but Tony and Tahir have kids too. Ebony Flake, Essence, 18 July 2024 Other prints showcase cliques of young Latino and Black men hanging out, or homegirls embracing each other. Sarah Quiñones Wolfson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for homegirl

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of homegirl was in 1934

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“Homegirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homegirl. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

homegirl

noun
home·​girl
ˈhōm-ˌgərl
slang
1
a
: a girl or woman from one's neighborhood, hometown, or region
b
: a female friend
2
: a girl or woman who is a member of one's peer group
3
: an inner-city girl or woman
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