Holmes

Gangster slang. What you would call a good friend, a stranger, or even mockery against an adversary.

"Holmes" (L is not silent) is the correct Ebonics pronunciation which has a history of being used equivalently with, "dude", "guy", "man" or similar non-familiar alternatives not in the third person.

It was made popular in late 60s East Coast slang, and then later devolved into, "homes" (silent L) at which point it was incorrectly assumed to be short for, "homeboy".

"Homeboy" is typically expressed as a familiar, friendly term often in the third person.

Unlike homeboy, holmes can be used in a variety of ways to denote friendship, aggressiveness, or dubious curiousity.

A hispanic-slang; the hispanic version of homies usually used after every sentence.

The greatest detective that ever lived (although he never actually lived since he's a fictional character).

The best last name ever. Unless people continually call you "Sherlock" or say, "What's up Holmes?"

A compliment saying that the one being complimented has a large penis. Holmes is derived from the 70's porn star who had a 14 inch wang.

The nickname for your lunch aid that calls you and your friends things such as; “homeboy,” “fart,” “nerd,” and “barbecue sauce”