A friend with whom you only fool around.
by Cynthia9512Vivian March 27, 2014

A mate who’s also in the trade. Doesn’t necessarily have to be your ‘mate’, but you can be anything from a sparky, to a chippy or even a decorator if life has dealt you an unfortunate card.
by Stigney Stammer July 26, 2019

It means that one is respecting another gentleman as an intelligent person in Western Canadian English.
Jack: "I want to go shopping at Value Village with my new girlfriend, who just came off the street with me."
Joe: "I've also got a girlfriend and I want to come with you. Peace mate."
Joe: "I've also got a girlfriend and I want to come with you. Peace mate."
by quacky758 July 19, 2012

Best mate is essentially the better version of a best friend best mate is the best relationship u can have with someone.
by Nicool105 November 24, 2021

by Lacisass February 20, 2020

A very rare breed of school pupil who seems to get on with everyone in the school, no matter what breed they are.
Doesn't prejudice against anyone. gets on with goths, moshers, neds, snobs, etc.
Doesn't prejudice against anyone. gets on with goths, moshers, neds, snobs, etc.
Asshole.Hey, whos the dickhead at the vendie machine?
Bud. Hey, that guys well calm. he's everyone's mate.
Bud. Hey, that guys well calm. he's everyone's mate.
by Biafra J July 11, 2004
