homey
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++hom·ey1 /ˈhəʊmi $ ˈhoʊ-/ adjective especially American English NICEpleasant, like home 舒适自在的,像在家里一样的 SYN British English homely The restaurant has a relaxed homey atmosphere. 那家餐馆有一种宾至如归的自在气氛。
Examples from the Corpus
homey• Waiters and waitresses are country friendly, and the western theme is warm and homey.• We stayed at a homey bed and breakfast inn.• This trout recipe is served for breakfast at the inn but works well for a homey dinner.• To ensure a comfortable, homey environment, always greet new arrivals by name and ask how they are feeling.• I made it to an on-ramp, the freeway familiar, a kind of homey feeling to the green, white-lettered signs.• Her homey nest has changed little since she and her husband, John, moved on to the property in 1946.homey2 noun [countable] American English informal a friend or someone who comes from your area or gang 街坊;同乡;同伙Examples from the Corpus
homey• What's up, homey?Origin homey1 (1800-1900) home homey2 (1900-2000) homeboyhom·ey1 adjectivehomey2 nounChineseSyllable
pleasant, home like Corpus
homey
hom‧ey1 /ˈhəʊmi $ ˈhoʊ-/
adjective especially American English
SYN homely British English:
The restaurant has a relaxed homey atmosphere.
homey2
noun [countable] American English informal
| I |
adjective especially American English Date: 1800-1900
Origin: home
pleasant, like home Origin: home
SYN homely British English:
| II |
noun [countable] American English informal Date: 1900-2000
Origin: homeboy
a friend or someone who comes from your area or gang
Origin: homeboy