homy
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hom·y
(hō′mē)adj.
Variant of homey1.
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homy
(ˈhəʊmɪ) orhomey
adj, homier or homiest
like a home, esp in comfort or informality; cosy
ˈhominess, ˈhomeyness n
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hom•ey1
or hom•y
(ˈhoʊ mi)adj. hom•i•er, hom•i•est.
comfortably informal; cozy: a homey inn.
hom′ey•ness, hom′i•ness, n.
hom•ey2
(ˈhoʊ mi)n., pl. -eys.
Slang. homeboy.
[by shortening]
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| Adj. | 1. | homy - having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable; "the homely everyday atmosphere"; "a homey little inn" comfortable, comfy - providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal); "comfortable clothes"; "comfortable suburban houses"; "made himself comfortable in an armchair"; "the antihistamine made her feel more comfortable"; "are you comfortable?"; "feeling comfy now?" |
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