MATEY


Meaning of MATEY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ meɪti ]

1.

If someone is matey , they behave in a very friendly way, usually without sincerity. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

...her irritatingly matey tone.

ADJ

2.

You can address someone as matey when you are being friendly towards them. People sometimes also use matey when they are annoyed with someone. ( BRIT INFORMAL )

No problem, matey.

N-VOC [ feelings ]

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