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homey

/ˈhoʊmi/
home · y
Plural:homeys
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homey Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Warm, comfortable, and inviting, like a pleasant home; unpretentious and cosy.

Example

"The bed-and-breakfast had a warm, homey atmosphere with handmade quilts and a crackling fireplace."

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• noun

1

North American An acquaintance from one's hometown or neighborhood, or a close friend or companion (often spelled 'homie').

Example

"He spent the weekend catching up with an old homey from his neighborhood."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The adjective 'homey' (often spelled 'homy') is standard in North American English for 'cosy and comfortable', whereas British English traditionally uses 'homely' for this sense (in North America, 'homely' means 'unattractive'). As a slang noun meaning 'friend', it is more commonly spelled 'homie'.

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• Nearby Words

homeworker
homeworking
homewrecker
homey
homeyness
homicidal
homicidally

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Homey. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/homey
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