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Definition of homegirl

homegirl

/ˈhoʊm.ɡɜːrl/
home · girl
Plural:homegirls
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• noun

1

North American A close female friend or acquaintance, or a woman or girl from one's own hometown or neighborhood.

Example

"She invited her closest homegirls over to celebrate her recent promotion."

2

North American A female member of a street gang or neighborhood crew.

Example

"The documentary interviewed several former homegirls who now mentor at-risk youth in the community."

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• Nearby Words

homebuyer
homecoming
homecraft
homegirl
homegoing
homegrown
homeland

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century within African American and Chicano English as a female counterpart to 'homeboy', combining 'home' (signifying a shared neighborhood or hometown) and 'girl'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homegirl. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homegirl
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