What does "homely" mean to you?
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Anonymous
| My mother always used to use this word to describe. Is it a word like "tacky" that is only defined bt your personal tastes (ex. the "tacky" thread). I have heard moms at the park refer to kids as "homely" looking. What does that mean? |
Anonymous
| Homely means plain, and often crossing over to ugly. |
Anonymous
| but how can a kid be "plain"? |
Anonymous
They can. Unfortunate looking children happen. |
Anonymous
Definitely plain and maybe a bit unattractive. I wouldn't cross all of the way over to ugly. Then I'd say "breathtaking." |
Anonymous
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In America, it means plain, possibly ugly, and not exciting looking.
In Indian English (in India), it describes someone who is a homebody - you could be a beautiful, homely girl. |
Anonymous
| It's one of many pejoratives rejected guys and/or judgmental women use against other women. Only in romantic comedies could the homely guy comedians in movies today get beautiful women. |
Anonymous
| Plain, bordering on ugly. |
Anonymous
| It's one of many pejoratives rejected guys and/or judgmental women use against other women. |
Anonymous
| SJP |
Anonymous
I think the phrase you're looking for is.. "horse like" |
Anonymous
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Anonymous
| Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie |
Anonymous
http://www.cafemom.com/group/115189/forums/read/18801417/8_Things_to_Tell_New_Parents_if_You_Think_Their_Baby_Is_Ugly |
Anonymous
| Something expressed by an asshole? |