Homeboy (noun)

A close male friend or acquaintance, especially one from one's neighborhood or home area.

Origin:

Originated in african american vernacular english, meaning a young man from one's neighborhood or home area.

Examples:

1. He's my homeboy from the hood.
2. She and her homeboys grew up together.
3. He's a homeboy from the same block.
4. They were all homeboys from the same city.
5. The homeboy was a loyal friend.