matey
pronunciation
How to pronounce matey in British English:
UK [ˈmeɪti]
How to pronounce matey in American English:
US [ˈmeti]
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- Adjective:
- (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
Word Origin
- matey (n.)
- 1833, diminutive of mate (n.) in its "male friend" sense + -y (3).
Example
- 1. So you made her walk the plank , aye , matey ?
- 2. Ya know , matey , anyone could be a pirate , all ya needed was a proper disrespect for authority and a willingness to be seasick months at a time .