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homey

English

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /?ho?mi/

Alternative forms

  • homie

Etymology 1

Noun

homey (plural homeys)

  1. 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

home +? -y.

Adjective

homey (comparative homier, superlative homiest)

  1. Befitting a home; cozy, intimate.
    Susan added some homey touches to her office.
Synonyms
  • homely

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homeboy

English

Etymology

20th century United States Latino-American urban slang. Originated from travelers to metropolitan areas derived from American English as a blend of hometown +? boy. However, modern use is mostly by African-Americans and Latinos in the United States.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /?ho?m.b??/

Noun

homeboy (plural homeboys)

  1. (colloquial) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one’s hometown.
  2. (colloquial, African-American Vernacular) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
  3. (colloquial) A person.

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