Matt
noun
a male given name, form of Matthew.
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Matt
1 American
[mat]
/ mæt /
noun
Matt.
2
American
abbreviation
Bible.
Matt.
1
British
abbreviation
matt
2
British
/ mæt /
adjective
Example Sentences
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I wish the internet looked like Matt Damon, or like lines of light written by an invisible hand in the night sky.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Wedbush’s Matt Bryson started coverage with a $270 target price and a Buy rating.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Matt McCool, special agent in charge of the Secret Service’s New York field office, said his agency would deploy drones, specialized tactical teams and operational resources to identify potential threats.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Notably, progressive Katie Porter and moderate San José Mayor Matt Mahan stuck in until the bitter end.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
“You got the worst voice I ever heard in my life,” Matt said.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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