holmes
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: homes
Meaning · English
An informal term of address, like man or dude.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Hey, holmes! What's up?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “holmes” mean?
An informal term of address, like man or dude.
Is “holmes” formal or informal?
holmes is generally slang.