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Matei Effect

The "Matei Effect" is a term used to describe whenever a joke or meme based on another piece of media becomes more recognised and widespread than the original media itself. Often common within the younger crowd.

The term "Matei Effect" was coined when Mike Matei's video of "Minecraft with Gadget" became an immensely popular meme which has now overshadowed the original "Inspector Gadget" show itself.

As a result, younger generations may only know of Inspector Gadget because of Mike's video and have likely never seen any other official Inspector Gadget media ever beforehand. Causing what's called the "Matei Effect".
big chungus (Bugs Bunny), garfielf (Garfield), we live in a society (Joker), Grand Dad (Flintstones) are all victims of the Matei Effect!
by Kippykip June 10, 2021
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Matey Boi

Someone who acts dangerously on the road. Or a cute nickname for your friend (can be changed/downgraded to Matey Bro/Brother)
by #mateyboiis June 18, 2021
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Matey Moo

"Sarah is a right matey moo"
by Spoogs April 16, 2009
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Matei

Matei is a nice guy but has a small penis and is very big headed and there heads are shaped in a weird way etc square
matei has a square head!
by egpaowkjwi November 21, 2021
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Old matey

Chiefly used in England. Term refers and identifies someone you don’t know, and that you don’t know the name of. Not derogatory or offensive.
Do you remember in the club last night when old matey jogged your arm and made you spill your pint?”
by PedroFromDangermouse December 15, 2022
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Matey Cock

A crude way to describe someone's name you've forgotten when referring to them.
Oh what's his name again, old matey cock? ...Who?
by Mika88 May 29, 2024
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MATEI

A friend that is extremly good in school, good manners and well raised.

But on the other hand has a bit of a god-complex and small penis.
Guy 1: Woah, you´re friends with matei?
Guy 2: Heard he has a small dick tho.
by V_M8 April 16, 2024
mugGet the MATEImug.

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