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homie | homier |

As a noun homie

is someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's hometown.

As an adjective homier is

comparative of homey.

homie

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (African American Vernacular English) Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
  • (African American Vernacular English) A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
    • Hey there, Francis, my homey !
    Yo, homeys !
  • (African American Vernacular English) An inner-city youth.

    • Synonyms

    * homeboy

    homier

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (homey)

    • homey

    English

    Alternative forms

    * (l)

    Noun

    (homeys)
  • (homie)

    • Usage notes

    * Very informal slang associated with urban . Spelling of the plural is uncertain, as most usage is spoken. In writing, the form homies is more common.

    Etymology 2

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    Adjective

    (er)
  • Befitting a home; cozy, intimate.
    • Susan added some homey touches to her office.
    Synonyms
    * (l)