Meaning & use
matey
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Friendly and familiar in a casual, informal way.
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The new manager was matey with everyone from his first day on the job.
They exchanged a matey grin before heading off to the pub.
A note on using this word
Chiefly British informal usage; as a noun, 'matey' can also be a casual, sometimes cheeky, term of address for a person, similar to 'mate' or 'buddy.'
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