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Meaning of matey
noun
- 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.
noun
- A fellow, comrade, colleague, partner or someone with whom something is shared, e.g. shipmate, classmate.
- (especially of a non-human animal) A breeding partner.
- A friend, usually of the same sex. Example: He's my best mate.
- Friendly term of address to a stranger, usually male, of similar age Example: Excuse me, mate, have you got the time?
- In naval ranks, a non-commissioned officer or his subordinate (e.g. Boatswain's Mate, Gunner's Mate, Sailmaker's Mate, etc).
noun
- The abovementioned plant; the leaves and shoots used for the tea
noun
- A fellow sailor; often used affectedly, especially as a pirate. Example: Ahoy mateys, scrub the deck!
adjective
- Sociable or friendly. Example: You've been very matey with that new bird.
noun
- An evergreen tree, Ilex paraquariensis, native to South America, cultivated for its leaves.
- A beverage, resembling tea, made from the dried leaves of this plant.
- A cup of this drink.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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