I. hom ‧ ey 1 /ˈhəʊmi $ ˈhoʊ-/ BrE AmE adjective especially American English
[ Date: 1800-1900 ; Origin: home ]
pleasant, like home SYN homely British English :
The restaurant has a relaxed homey atmosphere.
II. homey 2 BrE AmE noun [countable] American English informal
[ Date: 1900-2000 ; Origin: homeboy ]
a friend or someone who comes from your area or ↑ gang