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homey

homey

20 8.6
A close friend you know well and trust
  • noun
  • /ˈhoʊmi/
  • Slang
translation icon : amigo (informal)
  • Whenever I have a problem, my homey is always there to listen and help.
  • Teens, make the homeys
  • homeys say ho
  • Homey says

Examples

Synonyms

friend
vshomey
1.0

A person you know well and like who is not family or a romantic partner

is more casual and used as an informal spoken address
buddy
vshomey
  • Informal
1.0

A close friend you spend time with

is similar but is mainly used in casual address rather than description
pal
vshomey
  • Informal
1.0

A close friend you spend time with

is more informal and used directly in casual talk
mate
vshomey
  • UK
213 5.3

A person who is a friend, used in casual talk

is equally informal but not limited by gender usage
homie
vshomey
  • Slang
131 8.6

A close friend often from the same neighborhood or background

is more general and used casually for any trusted companion
amigo
vshomey
  • Informal
78 7.8

A person you like and trust, often a close friend

is English casual speech rather than a borrowed term
homeboy
vshomey
  • Slang
69 9.1

An informal male friend from the same neighborhood or group

is broader and used for any close trusted companion without local tie
chum
vshomey
  • UK
62 6.4

A close friend you spend a lot of time with

is more focused on casual address and trust than mere company
compadre
vshomey
  • Informal
40 7.3

A close friend you trust and spend time with

is general informal English rather than culturally marked usage
fam
vshomey
  • Slang
22 9.5

Close family members or friends you care about

is focused on a trusted companion rather than a family circle
bestie
vshomey
  • Slang
19 7.2

A very close friend you trust and talk to often

is casual but covers trusted companions not only the single closest friend
homegirl
vshomey
  • Slang
14 8.8

A female friend from the same neighborhood

is gender neutral and used for any close trusted companion
bubby
vshomey
  • Informal
8 9.1

A friendly name for a close friend

is more neutral casual talk for a trusted companion rather than intimate address
bubber
vshomey
  • Informal
7 9.9

A friendly name people use to talk to a close friend

is the common casual label used widely rather than a rare friendly form
hun
vshomey
  • Informal
5 8.9

A friendly word used to talk to someone you love or care about

is casual but focuses on friendship rather than romantic affection
cobber
vshomey
  • Australian
1 9.9

A close friend like a mate from school or work

is general informal speech not tied to one region
bre
vshomey
  • South African
1 9.9

A close friend like a brother

is standard casual usage rather than slang or sibling feel
choom
vshomey
  • Slang
1 9.9

A close friend you spend time with, often online or in games

is broader casual speech beyond specific online or gaming groups
old bud
vshomey
  • Informal
1 8.1

A friend you have known for a long time, often since childhood

is used for any trusted companion without implying long history

How Close

best friend
940 1.0
homey
  • Slang
20 8.6
friend
1.0
acquaintance
114 3.5

Surface Forms

homey singular
homeys plural

Etymology

Homey as a noun is a casual slang form of homeboy, which once meant 'friend from the same neighborhood', so a homey is a close, trusted friend.