Going to prove you can have faux-amis even within the same language! In US English we do use "homey" to mean cozy like a home, though I'm afraid that doesn't sound right applied to a person, at least not to my ear.
No, you're quite right. It wouldn't work for me either, I think it's as much me misusing the word as a cultural thing even in the british definition it's for a place not a person, lol.
Add that to the pile of words I had no idea weren't the same. I mean I doubt I've ever described a character as homely because they are all smokin' hot *g* but it's good to know it would confuse you! LOL
lol! I think this is less cultural divide and just me being stupid and trying to use the word wrongly. Like the definition says we wouldn't really apply it to a person in British English.
I was going to use it for Ginny to imply Harry felt at home when he saw her but it didn't work at all. lol.
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Date: 2023-12-19 11:21 pm (UTC)I was going to use it for Ginny to imply Harry felt at home when he saw her but it didn't work at all. lol.
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