matey

UK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/

Traductions

mateynoun
mateys
множ.
UK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/
He greeted his old matey with a warm hug.
Он поприветствовал своего старого приятеля теплым объятием.
The pirate called out to his matey to help him with the sails.
Пират позвал своего товарища помочь ему с парусами.
Traductions supplémentaires
mateyadjective
more matey
Срав.
most matey
Превосх.
UK
/ˈmeɪti/
US
/ˈmeɪti/
Used to describe a friendly or overly familiar manner

Définitions

mateynoun
A friendly form of address for a companion or friend, often used in a nautical context.
Ahoy, matey! Are you ready to set sail?
A friend or companion; buddy.
I went fishing with a couple of old mateys from the navy.
mateyadjective
Friendly and informal in manner; amicable.
They had a relaxed, matey conversation over lunch.
Overly familiar or impertinently friendly.
His matey tone with the CEO surprised everyone in the meeting.