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homey

1
[ hoh-mee ]
/ ˈhoʊ mi /
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adjective, hom·i·er, hom·i·est.

comfortably informal and inviting; cozy; homelike: a homey little inn.

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Also hom·y .

Origin of homey

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First recorded in 1850–55; home + -y1

synonym study for homey

See homely.

OTHER WORDS FROM homey

hom·ey·ness, hom·i·ness, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH homey

homely, homey

Definition for homey (2 of 2)

homey2
[ hoh-mee ]
/ ˈhoʊ mi /

noun, plural hom·eys, hom·ies.Slang.

homie.
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Words related to homey

cozy, intimate, folksy, relaxed, comfy, pleasant, delightful, snug, restful, adequate, cheerful, complacent, contented, easy, familiar, friendly, plain, rested, simple, soft

Example sentences from the Web for homey

British Dictionary definitions for homey

homey
/ (ˈhəʊmɪ) /

adjective homier or homiest

a variant spelling (esp US) of homy

noun

NZ informal a British person

Derived forms of homey

homeyness, noun
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