Associations to the word «Matey»

Wiktionary

MATEY, adjective. (UK) Sociable or friendly.
MATEY, noun. (informal) Diminutive of mate, friend.
MATEY, noun. (nautical) (slang) A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate.

Dictionary definition

MATEY, adjective. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.