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title: "homie · GenZ Decoded"
description: "homie: A close friend, often used to address them directly. Example: \"I am heading out with my homies tonight.\" Meaning, Gen X usage, and related slang."
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# homie

Gen X[#social](https://genzdecoded.com/slang-for/social/)

**Meaning.** A close friend, often used to address them directly.

See it in a sentence

I am heading out with my homies tonight.

## How each generation says it

The closest equivalent for this idea in every generation.

- Gen Z

    [blud](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/blud/),[boi](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/boi/)

- Gen Alpha

    No word for this one yet.

- Millennial

    No word for this one yet.

- Gen X · this one

    homie,[dude](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/dude/)

- Boomer

    [man](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/man/)

- Plain English

    close friend, often used to address them directly

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## Related slang

- [hollywood](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hollywood/): A negative change in behavior after gaining success or fame.
- [homeslice](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/homeslice/): A close friend or buddy; a playful term for a pal.
- [hop off](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hop-off/): Telling someone to stop bothering you or mind their own business.
- [hot take](https://genzdecoded.com/dictionary/hot-take/): A deliberately controversial or provocative opinion.

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