Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- adjective Sociable; friendly.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective colloquial having the relationship of friends or pals.
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- adjective UK
Sociable orfriendly . - noun informal Diminutive of
mate ,friend . - noun nautical, slang A fellow
sailor ; often usedaffectedly , especially as apirate .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Etymologies
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Examples
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Next thing you know matey is on his mobile summoning all chavdom to his aid.
Get In Line « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2008
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The skipper and I bosh the door and matey is as good as gold suddenly.
You Do It To Yourself (You Do) « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2007
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He hasn't quite had to deal with the harsh reception that Kevin Pietersen endured in 2005 by supporters or opposition - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur told his team to stop being so 'matey' - but early evidence has been that Trott will be able to cope with anything that comes his way during the tour.
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He hasn't quite had to deal with the harsh reception that Kevin Pietersen endured in 2005 by supporters or opposition - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur told his team to stop being so 'matey' - but early evidence has been that Trott will be able to cope with anything that comes his way during the tour.
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His fan base seemed as much female as male, and his "matey" brand of banter gave his stage persona an appealing warmth and familiarity.
WalesOnline - Home 2011
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However, handwritten notes to officials in the fees office illustrate the "matey" atmosphere which existed between officials and the MPs they were supposed to be keeping to the rules.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
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Those who know him well say that his "matey" approach was not an act to win over his hosts.
Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news 2010
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Those who know him well say that his "matey" approach was not an act to win over his hosts.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
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However, handwritten notes to officials in the fees office illustrate the "matey" atmosphere which existed between officials and the MPs they were supposed to be keeping to the rules.
Latest news, breaking news, current news, UK news, world news, celebrity news, politics news 2010
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However, handwritten notes to officials in the fees office illustrate the "matey" atmosphere which existed between officials and the MPs they were supposed to be keeping to the rules.
Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph 2010
tbtabby commented on the word matey
You can turn any love song into a sea chantey by substituting "matey" for "baby."
September 2, 2009