mate 

Slang for "friend" used in New Zealand, Britain, Australia and Tasmania

"What's goin' on mate?!"

mate by Daniel September 22, 2004

Mate 

The word "Mate" is a word commonly used in Britain, New Zealand and Australia. It is also used by ethnic communities in Britain such as the East Asian community (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).

"Mate" is commonly spelled as "M8" in Text Language or LeetSpeak.

The word "Mate" can be used in a variety of ways, from greetings to flip-offs to sarcasm.

A week ago I was cycling home from work and this twat of a driver nearly knocked me off because he was desperately trying to get through the traffic lights. He called me a "Twat" and I shouted "Fuck off mate!" at him. This is just one example.

Here is a list of examples and situations in which "Mate" may be used:

Greeting: "Hello mate!"
Sarcasm: "Mate that was fucking orgasmic"
Endearment: "Mate you're a legend."
Flippancy: "Alright mate keep your hair on"

Mate by Hen2 June 2, 2015

mate 

1. A friend or companion.
2. A sexual partner.

1. This is my mate Eddie.
2. This is my mate Eddie.

mate by louis October 18, 2001

mate 

A multipurpose word in Australian cultural context which can denote friendly affectation or alternatively, threat depending on the context in which it is used.

Australian culture can be confusing to outsiders when they call those they like, cunts, and those they dont like, mate.

Its all in the tone and context.

1: (friendly greeting) How ya goin mate.
2: (threat) I wouldn't try that if I were you,...mate!

mate by JoffaR July 21, 2016

mate 

the traditional greeting in Australia

g'day mate how r ya?

mate by Phill August 16, 2003

mate 

Word describing a friend, recognisably Australian though also used in Britain and New Zealand. In Australia, the term is most commonly used between men, when they cannot remember each other's names.

Man 1: Hey mate, how you going?
Man 2: I'm alright mate - hey mate, isn't that a mate of yours?

mate by scrabelle May 10, 2006

Mate 

Used in Australia and the United Kingdom, Particularly England and Wales

1.Meaning a friend or acquaintance.

2.Can be used to address somebody if you do not know the persons name

1 "I'm going to the park with my mates" or "She's just my mate"

2 "Excuse me mate, do you have the time?"

Mate by welshyrob April 2, 2008