Matey

Word MATEY
Character 5
Hyphenation matey
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Matey"

What do we mean by matey?

Sociable; friendly. adjective

Having the relationship of friends or pals. adjective

Sociable or friendly. adjective

Diminutive of mate, friend. noun

A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate. noun

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

The conclusive victory in a game of chess that occurs when an opponent's king is threatened with unavoidable capture.

(by extension) Any losing situation with no escape; utter defeat.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Matey

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The word "matey" in example sentences

Next thing you know matey is on his mobile summoning all chavdom to his aid. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2008)

The skipper and I bosh the door and matey is as good as gold suddenly. ❋ Inspector Gadget (2007)

He hasn't quite had to deal with the harsh reception that Kevin Pietersen endured in 2005 by supporters or opposition - South Africa coach Mickey Arthur told his team to stop being so 'matey' - but early evidence has been that Trott will be able to cope with anything that comes his way during the tour. ❋ Unknown (2009)

His fan base seemed as much female as male, and his "matey" brand of banter gave his stage persona an appealing warmth and familiarity. ❋ Unknown (2011)

However, handwritten notes to officials in the fees office illustrate the "matey" atmosphere which existed between officials and the MPs they were supposed to be keeping to the rules. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Those who know him well say that his "matey" approach was not an act to win over his hosts. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Just wanted to let you know "matey" I am very working class and proud of it! ❋ Unknown (2010)

As two of the stars of Gavin and Stacey, Corden (the fat one who chatted up Lily Allen) and Horne (the one who looks as if he has a mortgage on a one-elf flat in Rivendell) have spent the past year hanging out together in photographable places, and being "matey". ❋ Unknown (2009)

"They [England players] like being friendly and 'matey' because it makes them feel comfortable," he writes. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Viewer Amanda McK posted that the "matey" agreement between father and boyfriend "has incestuous overtones". ❋ Unknown (2009)

One post on the site said the clip was "very offensive and incredibly degrading to women", while another said the "matey" agreement between father and boyfriend "has incestuous overtones". ❋ Unknown (2009)

"matey" feeling animated the whole campaign against the Senussi, to a greater degree, I think, than any other. ❋ Antony Bluett (N/A)

"matey" again with the two old men, who look for his coming as the joy of the year. ❋ Unknown (1888)

The terrace is a matey place too, very evidently designed for living. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Astonished as I always was by her singing, I was equally amazed, on the occasions when I met her, by her matey manner and her rubber-faced self-deprecation. ❋ Peter Conrad (2010)

The spiky hair, the hipster stubble, the matey manner: you could think he's just a little too perfect. ❋ Unknown (2011)

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