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home slice

(chiefly, African American Vernacular English) A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town.

ˈhoʊm ˈslaɪsCurrent124 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026US

(chiefly, African American Vernacular English) A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town.

Corey F: Chill, Steve-o. I’m just lookin’ after my home slice here.
For parents

Home slice means: A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

home slice means: A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.

Cluster: friend
Heard in the wild
  • “What's up, home slice? We have set up shop at Baldwin and Las Tunas in Arcadia! Try our new Chinese vanilla stew!”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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Home slice means: A fellow, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's home town.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

Why is this section here?

Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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