"home slice" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: home slices [plural]
Etymology: Variant of homeboy or homie + slice. Etymology templates: {{af|en|homeboy or homie|slice}} homeboy or homie + slice Head templates: {{en-noun}} home slice (plural home slices)
  1. (chiefly African-American Vernacular) A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town. Synonyms: homeslice
    Sense id: en-home_slice-en-noun-3d9~MEM7 Categories (other): African-American Vernacular English, English entries with incorrect language header

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