HOMEY

homelike, homely, homey, homy

(adjective) having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; “the homely everyday atmosphere”; “a homey little inn”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

homey (plural homeys)

Alternative form of homie

Usage notes

• Very informal slang associated with urban African-American Vernacular English. Spelling of the plural is uncertain, as most usage is spoken. In writing, the form homies is more common.

Etymology 2

Adjective

homey (comparative homier, superlative homiest)

Befitting a home; cozy, intimate.

Synonyms

• homely

Source: Wiktionary



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