noun.
Someone, particularly a male acquaintance, from one's hometown.
noun.
A close friend or fellow member of a youth gang.
noun.
An inner-city youth.
adjective.
Befitting a home; cozy, intimate
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adjective.
having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
Word Usage
"I made this cake about three weeks ago for no particular reason other than I wanted to make a plain 'homey' cake but don't let the simplicity of the name deceive you."