Mate

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 "I'm going to the park with my mates" or "She's just my mate"

2 "Excuse me mate, do you have the time?"

by welshyrob April 2, 2008

mate

A male companion to share beer and sports with.

Me and my mate go to the PUB every Friday after to work to have a beer and watch the footy.

by The Slater November 4, 2003

mate

A word meaning friend or in some cases, the equivolent of "man". Most often used in Australia, New Zealand and Britain.

"G'day mate"

"Me and me mates hit the pub the other night and got plastered"

by Codesta September 3, 2005

mate

typical argentine drink, similar to tea but served in a very different way. people drink it in groups, like families, specially on sundays

vamo' a tomar unos mates vieja?

by Cecilia October 1, 2004

mate

old cockney word evolved from 'shipmate'
first used way back when great britain ruled the waves.
popular in australia because the first white ozzys were unfortunate cockneys sent by the english establishment to turn australia into a civilization.

land a-hoy shipmate became land a-hoy mate.

by shakes spear August 26, 2007

Mate

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.

Oi Ross, thought you were my mate? Where’ve you been all day, mate?

by Herblover69 April 14, 2020

mate

Casual form of address between males in the United Kingdom

Can I help you mate ?

by r. jones June 10, 2003