An English term used to address someone who is a friend. Can also be used in a passive aggressive manner to address someone you dislike.
by Lucifer is my bitch April 18, 2021
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.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?"
2 "Excuse me mate, do you have the time?"
by welshyrob April 02, 2008
One of the best friends you can ask for. Extremely trustable. If you have one you should never let them go. Mate will always give you really good advice, he is really funny and kind.
by lenaaaaa November 18, 2019
Good ol' aussie slang!
Usually when an Aussie is angry or is drunk they bang shoulders and scream "WHAT YA BLOODY DOIN' M8?"
Usually when an Aussie is angry or is drunk they bang shoulders and scream "WHAT YA BLOODY DOIN' M8?"
by Greg the fart horse September 06, 2018
Slang word most often used by Britain, New Zealand and Australia.
American teenagers use it because they just follow other countries, thinking it makes them Indie or something.
Nubs.
American teenagers use it because they just follow other countries, thinking it makes them Indie or something.
Nubs.
American: Hey Mate.
British: No you can't use that, stop trying to be cool and stuff, it just fails, be an American and say something like 'Hey fatty'.
Australian: Yeah, people to we try to copy you, but you copy us, stop trying to use mate.
New Zealand: Finally people understand ...
British: No you can't use that, stop trying to be cool and stuff, it just fails, be an American and say something like 'Hey fatty'.
Australian: Yeah, people to we try to copy you, but you copy us, stop trying to use mate.
New Zealand: Finally people understand ...
by likedudegay January 29, 2011
by Fireboy123 January 10, 2018
Slang term in English Language for a friend. Used to describe someone who replies to messages from other ‘mates’, enjoys banter, and doesn’t spend all day avoiding other ‘mates’ and leaving them to play Warzone and FIFA on their own.
by Herblover69 April 14, 2020