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.
"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"
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"
by Hen2 June 2, 2015
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Used to describe a person (not present) who you do not know very well, have not known very long and is therefore not your really your mate, but you do have some sort of general interaction with.
Used to describe a person (not present) who you do not know very well, have not known very long and is therefore not your really your mate, but you do have some sort of general interaction with.
old mate who just moved in down the road asked me to mow his lawn.
Did you see old mate nearly trip over ?
Can you believe old mate pulling his car in front of mine like that !
Did you see old mate nearly trip over ?
Can you believe old mate pulling his car in front of mine like that !
by Sublitioux July 1, 2010
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Matei is Matt or Matthew in English translated from Romanian. Usually the name of a smoking hot Romanian with spiked hair, and usually very cocky. Great guy and very funny!
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by Leon1 October 2, 2006
Get the matelot mug.Watch out for that guy after he stole the neighbors wife he hooked up with Mrs. Smith because he is a mate poacher.
by Big Wayne fo sho May 6, 2008
Get the mate poacher mug.A word accidentally used by white members of the middle class upon attempting to converse with those of a lower social standing. Most commonly used when trying to hide one's privileged upbringing in order to integrate succesfully among male members in a labouring profession, arising as an unintended conjoining of two words used to confirm personal affinity between the aforementioned parties.
Builder 1: Alrite mate?
Posh boy: Yeah good thanks mate
Builder 2: Alrite pal?
Posh Boy:hesitant, unsure of whether to use mate or pal in response Yo I'm good matepal
Builder 1: thinking what a posh prick
Posh boy: Yeah good thanks mate
Builder 2: Alrite pal?
Posh Boy:hesitant, unsure of whether to use mate or pal in response Yo I'm good matepal
Builder 1: thinking what a posh prick
by piggyandfingers 69 March 4, 2014
Get the matepal mug.The act of tickling someone, but without the use of fingernails or doing it really fast.
Could be considered a gentle caress or teasing. Usually feels really good.
Could be considered a gentle caress or teasing. Usually feels really good.
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