Homey

Pronunciation

• US IPA: ˈhoÊŠmi

Earliest known reference is in the 1946 tune by Ella Mae Morse and Freddie Slack, "The House of Blue Lights," when Morse improvises a spoken-word intro. Possible shortened form of homeboy.

Full definition of homey

Noun

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

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.

Synonyms

• homie

home + -y

Adjective

1. Befitting a home; cozy, intimateSusan added some homey touches to her office.