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homey

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 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
homeyWaiters 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
homeyWhat's up, homey?
Origin homey1 (1800-1900) home homey2 (1900-2000) homeboy
pleasant, home like Corpus


homey
I
homey1 /ˈhəʊmi $ ˈhoʊ-/ adjective especially American English
 Date: 1800-1900
 Origin: home
pleasant, like home
   SYN  homely British English:
    The restaurant has a relaxed homey atmosphere.

II
homey2 noun [countable] American English informal
 Date: 1900-2000
 Origin: homeboy
a friend or someone who comes from your area or gang


homey (also homy) BrE /ˈhəʊmi/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhoʊmi/ 🔊 adjective(informal, especially NAmE) pleasant and comfortable, like home 愉快舒适的;像家一样的The hotel had a nice, homey atmosphere. 这旅馆有一种舒适美好、宾至如归的气氛。🔊🔊
homey (also homy) BrE /ˈhəʊmi/ 🔊NAmE /ˈhoʊmi/ 🔊 noun = homie