matey
1[ mey-tee ]
/ ˈmeɪ ti /
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noun, plural mate·ys.Chiefly British Informal.
comrade; chum; buddy.
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[ mey-tee ]
/ ˈmeɪ ti /
adjective Chiefly British Informal.
sociable; friendly: a matey chat.
OTHER WORDS FROM matey
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British Dictionary definitions for matey
matey
maty
British informal
adjective
friendly or intimate; on good terms
noun
friend or fellow: usually used in direct address
Derived forms of matey
mateyness or matiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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